A Uniform Narrow Bar, Resting on Frictionless Ice, Is Given

question 33

Multiple Choice

A uniform narrow bar, resting on frictionless ice, is given a transverse horizontal impulse at one end as shown. The center of mass of the bar COM will then:

• A) remain at rest
• B) move in a circle
• C) move in a straight line
• D) move in a parabola
• E) move along some other curve

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