Answer:
The angular acceleration α = 14.7 rad/s²
Explanation:
The torque on the rod τ = Iα where I = moment of inertia of rod = mL²/12 where m =mass of rod and L = length of rod = 4.00 m. α = angular acceleration of rod
Also, τ = Wr where W = weight of rod = mg and r = center of mass of rod = L/2.
So Iα = Wr
Substituting the value of the variables, we have
mL²α/12 = mgL/2
Simplifying by dividing through by mL, we have
mL²α/12mL = mgL/2mL
Lα/12 = g/2
multiplying both sides by 12, we have
Lα/12 × 12 = g/2 × 12
αL = 6g
α = 6g/L
α = 6 × 9.8 m/s² ÷ 4.00 m
α = 58.8 m/s² ÷ 4.00 m
α = 14.7 rad/s²
So, the angular acceleration α = 14.7 rad/s²
