A uniform rod of mass mi is hinged at its upper end as shown in the figure. A particle of mass mi which is moving horizontally, strikes the rod elastically at its midpoint. If the particle comes to rest after collision, then the value of 
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0.75
Conserving angular Momentum about the hinge, just before and after the collision
=0.75
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