Question

where is the center of gravity of the broom that dr. hewitt holds up? view available hint(s) at the center of the heavier side of the broom at the center of the broom at the balance point submit part b when dr. hewitt cuts the broom right through the center of gravity, how do the weights of the two sides of the broom compare? view available hint(s) both sides of the broom on either side of the center of gravity have equal weight. the longer side (the handle) has a greater weight than the bristle side. the shorter side, where the bristles of the broom are, has a greater weight than the handle.

Explanation:

The center of gravity is the balance - point of an object. When an object is balanced at its center of gravity, the torques on either side are equal. If the center of gravity is closer to one side, that side has more weight. For a broom, the center of gravity is at the balance point. And when cut at the center of gravity, the side with the bristles (usually shorter but denser) has a greater weight than the handle side.

Answer:

Part A: at the balance point
Part B: The shorter side, where the bristles of the broom are, has a greater weight than the handle