final equilibrium The initial position of the laser dot was measured to be 65.1 cm on the ruler. When the large masses were swung around to the other side of the apparatus the small masses were seen to oscillate and the position of the laser dot recorded every 15 s. After 289 s the laser dot reached a minimum of 41.7 cm on the ruler. Then the dot was observed to move back and forth with damped simple harmonic motion, approaching a final equilibrium position. After 40 minutes the dot was seen at 56.2 cm and measurements were halted. After a further 30 minutes the laser dot was observed to be at 58.7 cm. Determine the value of the quantity S, which is required to determine G with the Static or final deflection method. Answer: X