In order to experimentally determine the moment of inertia I_G of a 4-kg connecting rod, the rod is suspended horizontally at A by a cord and at B by a bearing and piezoelectric sensor, an instrument used for measuring force. Under these equilibrium conditions, the force at B is measured as 14.6 N. If at the instant the cord is released the reaction at B is measured as 9.3 N, determine the value of I_G. The support at B does not move when the measurement is taken. For the calculation, the horizontal location of G must be determined.

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350 mm- B