NEETPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A uniform rod AB of length and mass m is free to rotate about point A. The rod is released from rest in the horizontal position. Given that the moment of inertia of the rod about A is ml2/3, the initial angular acceleration of the rod will be


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Correct answer: C
Torque about A,
Angular acceleration,
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