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2019 F = ma Exam A — Question 7

An object of mass m is attached to the end of a massless rod of length L. The other end of the rod is attached to a frictionless pivot. The object is raised so that its height is 0.8L above the pivot, as shown in the figure. After the object is released from rest, what is the tension in the rod when it is horizontal? L 0.8L
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