A uniform meter stick is supported at the 50 cm mark . A 25 N weight is placed at the 10 cm mark. Where a 200 N weight should be placed for the meter stick to be in equilibrium? A. 1.25 cm mark B. 5.0 cm mark C. 51.25 cm mark D. 55.0 cm mark

A uniform meter stick is supported at the 50 cm mark . A 25 N weight is placed at the 10 cm mark. Where a 200 N weight should be placed for the meter stick to be in equilibrium? A. 1.25 cm mark B. 5.0 cm mark C. 51.25 cm mark D. 55.0 cm mark

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