Stand a meterstick on its end and let it rotate to the floor. If you attach a heavy glob of clay to its upper end and repeat, the time to fall will be
A)shorter.
B)longer.
C)the same.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Attaching a heavy glob of clay to the upper end of the meterstick increases its moment of inertia, making it more resistant to rotational motion. This results in a longer time to fall as it rotates to the floor.

Stand a Meterstick on Its End and Let It Rotate