Motion of a rod hinged at one end

[poseidon721]

Homework Statement

A rod is hinged at its bottom end on a surface and is held in a vertical position. It is given a small push at the top.

Relevant Equations

Work-Energy Theorem
Conservation of energy
Newton's second law
Torque equation

 

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Hello Poseidon, $\quad$ $\quad$ !

Nice post, interesting picture. Poseidon used to be the sea god; is this a hazy picture of fog above the water ?

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