A Pencil, 15

question 9

Multiple Choice

A pencil, 15.7 cm long, is released from a vertical position with the eraser end resting on a table. The eraser does not slip. Treat the pencil like a uniform rod. What is the angular speed of the pencil just before it hits the table?

• A) 17.2 rad/s
• B) 7.23 rad/s
• C) 3.70 rad/s
• D) 24.5 rad/s
• E) 16.8 rad/s

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