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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