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Initial horizontal orientation of Rod A and Rod B.
Initial horizontal orientation of Rod A and Rod B.
Two uniform, thin rods, Rod A and Rod B, both have the same mass \(M\). Rod A has length \(L\) and Rod B has length \(2L\). Both rods are pivoted at one end so they can rotate in a vertical plane. The rods are held in a horizontal position and released from rest at the same time. What is the ratio \(\dfrac{\alpha_B}{\alpha_A}\) of the magnitude of the initial angular acceleration of Rod B to that of Rod A?

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