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a rod of mass m and length l is made to stand at an angle of 60 degree with the vertical. potential energy of the road in this position is


inglesagar897 9th Jun, 2020
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Mounika Sonti 9th Jun, 2020

Hello!!!!

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Given mass of the rod = m

length of the rod= l

Potential energy is present at the center of the rod.So the length should be taken from the center to one of the edge of the rod,i.e l= l/2

As the angle is given,it will be x= l/2 sinθ

x=l/2 sin 30 ( since angle with the vertical  is 60 ,,so the angle with the horizontal is 30)

x=l/4

Potential energy = mgx

=mgl/4

Hope it helps!!!!




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