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In part a, the weight of the meter stick is not included in the calculation of CW and CCW torque. Why?

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Final answer:

The weight of the meter stick is not included in the calculation of CW and CCW torque because it does not create a torque when the leg is vertical.

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight of the meter stick is not included in the calculation of CW (clockwise) and CCW (counterclockwise) torque because the weight of the meter stick does not create a torque when the leg is vertical. Torque is the product of force and the perpendicular lever arm, and since the weight of the meter stick acts vertically and does not create a torque, it is not considered in the torque calculation.

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