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2007 F = ma Exam — Question 32

Questions 31 – 33 A thin, uniform rod has mass m and length L. Let the acceleration due to gravity be g. Let the rotational inertia of the rod about its center be . 2 md 32. Find an expression for β in terms of k. (7 pts)
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