A Rod Rests on Frictionless Ice

question 35

Multiple Choice

A rod rests on frictionless ice. Forces that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction are simultaneously applied to its ends as shown. The quantity that has a magnitude of zero is its:

• A) angular momentum
• B) angular acceleration
• C) total linear momentum
• D) kinetic energy
• E) rotational inertia

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