The Rotational Inertia of a Uniform Thin Rod About Its

question 48

Multiple Choice

The rotational inertia of a uniform thin rod about its end is ML²/3, where M is the mass and L is the length.Such a rod is hung vertically from one end and set into small amplitude oscillation.If L = 1.0 m this rod will have the same period as a simple pendulum of length:

• A)33 cm
• B)50 cm
• C)67 cm
• D)100 cm
• E)150 cm

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