A thin uniform pole of length 30 m is pivoted at the bottom end. Calculate the...

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A thin uniform pole of length 30 m is pivoted at the bottom end.Calculate the most probable point of rupture on the pole as thepole falls.

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Assumptions are 1 The pole is uniform density which means its centre of gravity is exactly at 15 m 2 The pole is uniform material properties ie no defects in atomic structure 3 Only gravity forces at work no other external forces on the pole including at the pivot    See Answer
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