Initial Torque on a Pivoted Rod
A uniform rod of length L and mass m is pivoted at one end and held horizontally by a vertical string at its other end. If the string is cut, what is the initial torque on the rod about the pivot?
A
mg(L/2)
B
mgL
C
mgL sin(90°)
D
½mgL
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