NEETPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
A rod PQ 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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Correct answer: C

When the string is cut, the rod will rotate about P. Let be initial angular acceleration of the rod.Then
Torque, ...(i)
(Moment of inertia of the rod about one end = )
Also, ...(ii)
Equating (i) and (ii), we get
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