Normal applied by a disk on a rod

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The discussion centers on understanding the normal force exerted by two disks on a rod connecting them, in the context of applying Newton's second law of dynamics. The user seeks clarity on the direction of the normal force and its implications for the system's dynamics. The absence of a visual aid complicates the explanation, but the focus remains on the interaction between the disks and the rod.

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Hi all.
I'm trying to figure out how is the normal (direction) applied by two disks on a rod which connects the two disks, in order to build the second law of dynamics. See figure.
Hope you could help
Thanks
 
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