Height risen by the centre of mass of a rod swinging about its end
The same question, asked 3 times: 15 May 2023 S1, 25 Apr 2025 S2, 15 May 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.
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Question 1
15 May 2023 S1
1A thin uniform metal rod of mass and length is swinging about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular velocity is . Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of ( Acceleration due to gravity)Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
25 Apr 2025 S2
17A thin uniform rod of length ' ' and mass ' ' is swinging freely about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is ' '. Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of ( acceleration due gravity)Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
15 May 2026 S1
106A thin uniform rod of length and mass is swinging freely about a horizontal axis passing through its end. Its maximum angular speed is . Its centre of mass rises to a maximum height of ( = acceleration due to gravity)Tap an option to check your answer.