A Uniform Rod (Length = 2

question 74

Multiple Choice

A uniform rod (length = 2.0 m) is mounted to rotate freely about a horizontal axis that is perpendicular to the rod and that passes through the rod at a point 0.50 m from one end of the rod. If the rod is released from rest in a horizontal position, what is the angular speed of the rod as it rotates through its lowest position?

• A) 3.5 rad/s
• B) 3.8 rad/s
• C) 4.1 rad/s
• D) 2.0 rad/s
• E) 5.6 rad/s

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