Initial Torque on a Pivoted Rod
A uniform rod of mass M and length L is pivoted at one end and held in a horizontal position by a string attached to its other end. If the string is cut, what is the magnitude of the initial torque on the rod about the pivot?
A
MgL/2
B
0
C
MgL/4
D
MgL
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