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Chapter 5, Problem 26RQ
Balance a pencil lengthwise on the side of your finger. Where is the center of mass? Balance a pencil widthwise (for example, on the eraser side) on your finger. Where is the center of mass? Is the center of mass a plane, sphere, circle, point, or a line?
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