Solving a Tilting Stick Equation of Motion: Need Help!

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Hallo,

I Wonder how i can get the equation of motion for a tilting Stick of mass M and lengh L with an additional mass m placed in it in distance of l from the Center of rotation.

I thought about the moments of inertia

Can anybody help?

Thanks in advance
 
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