A uniform rod is 3.0 m long. The rod is pivoted about a horizontal, frictionless pin through one end. The rod is released from rest at an angle of 27° above the horizontal. What is the angular speed of the rod as it passes through the horizontal position?

a. 3.0 rad/s
b. 2.8 rad/s
c. 2.1 rad/s
d. 2.5 rad/s
e. 3.4 rad/s


c

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