Prediction With the spring scale, you'll be measuring how much force is needed to support one end of the meter stick, as the hanging weight is moved closer and closer to the spring scale. Keep in mind that the force applied to the meter stick by the string holding the hanging weight doesn't change: no matter where you place the hanging weight, in equilibrium its string will exert a force on the stick that's equal in magnitude to Wh. What do you predict will happen to the spring scale reading F, as the hanging weight is moved in from the far end of the meter stick: will it increase steadily, decrease steadily. increase and then decrease, decrease and then increase, or remain constant? Explain your reasoning in terms of torque and equilibrium.