An object consists of a ball of weight W glued to the end of a uniform bar

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An object consists of a ball of weight W glued to the end of a uniform bar also of weight W. If you release it from rest, with the bar horizontal, what will its behavior be as it falls if air resistance is negligible? Will it

(a) Remain horizontal;

(b) Rotate about its center of gravity;

(c) Rotate about the ball; or

(d) Rotate so that the ball swings downward? Explain your reasoning.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0133977981

14th edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman

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