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Thanks for the reply. Upon further inspection of the MOI, I noticed that I used the incorrect mass for the ball (M instead of m). I've corrected the issue and got the correct answer.

Homework Statement A rod with mass M and length L is mounted on a central pivot. A ball is attached at the end of the rod. The rod initially makes an angle q = 27^{\circ} with the horizontal. The rod is released from rest. What is the angular acceleration immediately after the rod is...