A thin rod of length h and mass M is held vertically with
Chapter 10, Problem 85(choose chapter or problem)
A thin rod of length h and mass M is held vertically with its lower end resting on a frictionless, horizontal surface. The rod is then released to fall freely. (a) Determine the speed of its center of mass just before it hits the horizontal surface. (b) What If? Now suppose the rod has a fixed pivot at its lower end. Determine the speed of the rods center of mass just before it hits the surface.
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