System of Particles and Rotational Motion - Result Question 29
29. $A$ rod $P Q$ of mass $M$ and length $L$ is hinged at end $P$. The rod is kept horizontal by a massless string tied to point $Q$ as shown in figure. When string is cut, the initial angular acceleration of the rod is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 29. (d)
Solution:
- (d)
Weight of the rod will produce the torque
$\tau=mg \frac{L}{2}=I \alpha=\frac{mL^{2}}{3} \alpha[\because I _{\text{rod }}=\frac{ML^{2}}{3}]$
Hence, angular acceleration, $\alpha=\frac{3 g}{2 L}$
