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A rod PQ of mass M and length L is hinged at end P. The rod is kept horizontal by a massless string tied to point Q as shown in the figure. When string is cut, the initial angular acceleration of the rod is

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Correct option is A

Taking torque about PMg L2 = (ML23)αHence α = 3g2L


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