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Homework Statement
The uniform slender bar is pivoted at and swings freely in the vertical plane. If the bar is released from rest in the horizontal position, calculate the initial value of the force exerted by the bearing on the bar an instant after release.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I'm honestly not sure how to start this question. I'm pretty sure that this is a straightforward question
I think I may need to use the equation:
ƩMO = IGα + maGd
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you