A Rod of Length L Is Hinged at One End

question 52

Multiple Choice

A rod of length L is hinged at one end.The moment of inertia as the rod rotates around that hinge is ML²/3.Suppose a 2.00-m rod with a mass of 6.00 kg is hinged at one end and is held in a horizontal position.The rod is released as the free end is allowed to fall.What is the angular acceleration as it is released?

• A)1.09 rad/s²
• B)4.50 rad/s²
• C)7.35 rad/s²
• D)0.82 rad/s²
• E)​4.90 rad/s²

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