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    Maximum height of CM of a rotating stick

    Thanks all! I solved it. I will post the answer shortly.
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    Maximum height of CM of a rotating stick

    Homework Statement [/B] A uniform stick is held horizontally and then released. At the same instant, one end is struck with a quick upwards blow. If the stick ends up horizontal when it returns to its original height, what are the possible values for the maximum height to which the center...
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    Tension at the lowest point of a hanging chain

    Homework Statement Chain of mass M hangs between 2 walls with its ends at the same height. The chain makes an angle θ with each wall. Find the tension at the lowest point of the chain. a) By considering the forces on half of the chain. b) By using the fact that the height of the chain is...