Question

A thin uniform rod of length L and mass M is swinging freely about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is ω. Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of

• A. $\frac{1}{6}\frac{Lω}{g}$
• B. $\frac{1}{2}\frac{L^2ω^2}{g}$
• C. $\frac{1}{3}\frac{L^2ω^2}{g}$
• D. $\frac{1}{6}\frac{L^2ω^2}{g}$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\frac{1}{6}\frac{L^2ω^2}{g}$

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): $\frac{1}{6}\frac{L^2ω^2}{g}$