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AP Physics C: Mechanics
7.5 Simple and Physical Pendulums
5.4 Rotational Inertia
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A uniform rod with three pivot locations at distances \(d_1\), \(d_2\), and \(d_3\) from its center of mass.
A uniform rod with three pivot locations at distances \(d_1\), \(d_2\), and \(d_3\) from its center of mass.
A thin, uniform rod of mass \(M\) and length \(L\) is suspended from a horizontal frictionless axle perpendicular to the rod and allowed to oscillate with small angular amplitude. Three different pivot locations along the rod are tested, located at distances \(d_1 = \dfrac{L}{6}\), \(d_2 = \dfrac{L}{3}\), and \(d_3 = \dfrac{L}{2}\) from the center of mass of the rod, resulting in oscillation periods \(T_1\), \(T_2\), and \(T_3\), respectively. Which of the following correctly ranks the periods of oscillation?

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