A uniform rod of mass M and length L is pivoted about one end and oscillates in a vertical plane. Where should one place a mass m=M so that the frequency of the harmonic motion remains unchanged?

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A uniform rod of mass M and length L is pivoted about one end and oscillates in a
vertical plane. Where should one place a mass m=M so that the frequency of the
harmonic motion remains unchanged?
L
m
M.
2L/3
L/2
3L/8
L/3
Transcribed Image Text:A uniform rod of mass M and length L is pivoted about one end and oscillates in a vertical plane. Where should one place a mass m=M so that the frequency of the harmonic motion remains unchanged? L m M. 2L/3 L/2 3L/8 L/3
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