A uniform rod of mass 
and length 
suspended by means of two identical inextensible light strings as shown in figure. Tension in one string immediately after the other string is cut, is 
. ( 
acceleration due to gravity)
A
B
C
D
mg
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
When string at 
is cut, rod rotates about 
.
Torque about A: 
Moment of inertia about A: 
Angular acceleration: 
Acceleration of COM: 
Newton's second law: 
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