(II) Two blocks, each of mass ra, are attached to the ends
Chapter 10, Problem 10.27(choose chapter or problem)
(II) Two blocks, each of mass ra, are attached to the ends ofa massless rod which pivots as shown in Fig. 10-48. Initiallythe rod is held in the horizontal position and then released.Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net torque onthis system when it is first released. FIGURE 10-48 27.
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