A long uniform rod of length L and mass M is pivoted about a horizontal, frictionless pin through one end. The rod is released from rest in a vertical position.
(a) At the instant the rod is horizontal, compute its angular speed. (Use L for L, M for M, and g for gravity, as necessary.)
ω = rad/s
(b) Evaluate the magnitude of its angular acceleration.
α = rad/s2
(c) Determine the x and y components of the acceleration of its center of mass.
ax = m/s2
ay = m/s2
(d) Determine the components of the reaction force at the pivot.
Rx = N
Ry = N