A rigid massless rod of length 
has two masses attached at each end as shown in the figure. The rod is pivoted at point 
on the horizontal axis (see figure). When released from initial horizontal position, its instantaneous angular acceleration will be:
A
B
C
D
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A
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Applying torque equation about point 
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