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Homework Statement
A uniform rod of length "L" is kept vertically on a smooth horizontal surface at a point "O". If it is rotated slightly and released, it falls down on the horizontal surface. To what distance will the lower end of the rod "shift" from point "O" ?
Note : The answer in the book is given terms of "L"..
Homework Equations
Formulas of rotations. Check the wikipedia link.
The Attempt at a Solution
I can not think of any way. I tried integrating Lcosθ/2 from 0 to pi/2. I am not sure of any logic. How will the lower point shift if the rod is doing pure rotation ? Any hints will do.
Please help !
Thanks in advance...
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