Why is it easier to balance a long pole (like a broom handle) on my palm that it is to balance a short stick on my palm?

Question

Why is it easier to balance a long pole (like a broom handle) on my palm that it is to balance a short stick on my palm?

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Answer 1

The amount of room for error is expanded the longer something is. I don’t know the physics but it works the same with backing up trailers. The longer they are the easier it is to back up.