AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 6 · Calculator allowed
Torque on a rod let go below the horizontal
A uniform rod pivots at one end and is released 30 degrees below horizontal. Pick the expression for the net torque about the pivot at that instant.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 6 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 186 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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