Two blocks, each of mass m. are attached to the ends of a
Chapter 8, Problem 25(choose chapter or problem)
Two blocks, each of mass m. are attached to the ends of a massless rod which pivots as shown in Fig. 8-40. Initially the rod is held in the horizontal position and then released. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net torque on this system.
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