MCQ
$A$ slender uniform rod of length $\lambda$ is balanced vertically at a point $P$ on a horizontal surface having some friction. If the top of the rod is displaced slightly to the right, the position of its centre of mass at the time when the rod becomes horizontal :
  • lies at some point to the right of $P$
  • B
    lies at some point to the left of $P$
  • C
    must be $\lambda /2$ to the right of $P$
  • D
    lies at $P$

Answer

Correct option: A.
lies at some point to the right of $P$
a

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