Angualar Acceleration of swinging rod

[scarletcrimso]

Homework Statement

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Hi, I have really been stuck on this problem for a while. My problem is that I have no idea where to start, any hints or guidance would be much appreciated it.

Thank you for your time.

 

[alphysicist]

Hi scarletcrimso,

Homework Statement

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/7109/questionol2.jpg


Hi, I have really been stuck on this problem for a while. My problem is that I have no idea where to start, any hints or guidance would be much appreciated it.

What is the relationship between torques on an object and angular acceleration of that object?