A light rigid rod of length L has a bob of mass M attached to one of its end just like a simple pendulum. Speed at the lowest point when it is inverted and released is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
P.E. with reference to lowest point = Mg(2L)
From conservation of energy,
Mv 2 = 2MgL
i.e. v = 2 
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