Q.

A thin uniform rod (X) of mass M and length L is pivoted at a height (L3) as shown in the figure. The rod is allowed to fall from a vertical position and lie horizontally on the table. The angular velocity of this rod when it hits the table top is __________.

(g = gravitational acceleration)                                  [2026]

1 32gL  
2 32gL  
3 12gL  
4 3gL  

Ans.

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