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Homework Statement
: A uniform rod of weight W is free to rotate about a hinge at one end. The hinge is fixed to a wall. If the rod is released from a horizontal position, what force will it exert on the hinge just after being released?a)W
b)W/2
c)W/3
d)W/4
choose the correct option[/B]2.The attempt at a solution: Since the rod is just released, the only force that it will exert at the hinge is its own weight which is W. So I think the answer should be W. But I'm unable to use the fact that the hinge is fixed to a wall and I think that's the reason I'm getting my answer wrong.
Please clarify my concept.
Thanks for helping.