A uniform rod of length (L ) is pivoted at one end

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Problem

A uniform rod of length

L

is pivoted at one end. At the free end a force of magnitude

3mg

is applied at an angle of

\pi/3

radians to the rod. Derive an expression, in terms of

m

g

, and

L

, for the magnitude of the torque about the pivot produced by this force.