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Answer:
M₂ = M then L₂ = L
M₂> M then L₂ = \frac{M}{M_{2}} L
Explanation:
This is a static equilibrium exercise, to solve it we must fix a reference system at the turning point, generally in the center of the rod. By convention counterclockwise turns are considered positive
∑ τ = 0
The mass of the rock is M and placed at a distance, L the mass of the rod M₁, is considered to be placed in its center of mass, which by uniform e is in its geometric center (x = 0) and the triangular mass M₂, with a distance L₂
The triangular shape of the second object determines that its mass can be considered concentrated in its geometric center (median) that tapers with a vertical line if the triangle is equilateral, the most used shape in measurements.
M L + M₁ 0 - m₂ L₂ = 0
M L - m₂ L₂ = 0
L₂ =
L
From this answer we have several possibilities
* if the two masses are equal then L₂ = L
* If the masses are different, with M₂> M then L₂ = \frac{M}{M_{2}} L
Because mass does not change from place to place but weight does change from place to place... why? because weight is the amount of gravitational force on an object and mass is the amount of matter in an object. mars has less gravitational force so an object will weigh less than it really weighs there