Question

A uniform rigid rod of mass M and length L is hinged at one end as shown in the below figure. A force P is applied at a distance of 2L/3 from the hinge so that the rod swings to the right. The reaction at the hinge is

      (a) –P                              (b) 0                             (c) P/3                             (d) 2P/3

Answer 1

Reaction at the hinge is 0