Stand a broom upright on the end of its pole and let it topple to the floor. Repeat, but with the bristles end on the floor. The faster fall will be the broom standing on its
A)pole-end.
B)bristles-end.
C)the same either way

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The broom standing on its bristles-end will fall faster because its center of mass is lower and closer to the ground, leading to a shorter lever arm and a quicker toppling over.

Stand a Broom Upright on the End of Its Pole