Explanation Both fingers are applying an upward force on the meter stick. One to the left of the center and one to the right of the center. Since these forces are not directed through the center of mass of the meter stick. All forces produce a torque on the stick. Since, the stick does not begin to rotate or the stick is balanced. These two torques must balance each other out. If both fingers produce the same torque but are applied at different distances from the center. The finger closer to the center of the meter stick must be applying force. Write the expression for torque for this case as. τ = F d sin 90 °

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