A uniform meterstick is in static rotational equilibrium when a mass of 220 g is suspended from the 5 cm mark, a moss of 120 g is suspended from the 90 cm mark, and the support stand is placed at the 40 cm mark. What is the mass of the meterstick?

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A uniform meterstick is in static rotational equilibrium when a mass of 220 g is suspended from the 5 cm mark, a moss of 120 g is suspended from the 90 cm mark, and the support stand is placed at the 40 cm mark. What is the mass of the meterstick?

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