How Do Friction and Normal Force Act on a Rod at an Angle?

[nil1996]

Homework Statement

Here is a rod of mass m(as shown in figure)which is released from rest.The angle made by the rod with the ground is 60⁰. Assume that the force of friction is enough to prevent sliding of the rod.Find the normal reaction and the frictional force just after the rod is released.
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Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

I have calculated the components of the forces on the axis-one along the rod and other perpendicular to the rod.I have used ƩF_x=0(as there is no motion in the direction along the rod-if i am correct). But i am not able to compute ƩF_y as there is motion in y axis.I am confused please help.

 

[Simon Bridge]

Did you draw a free-body diagram for the rod?
If there were no friction, what would the motion of point A be?
What would be the reaction force there?