3. In the figure below, a slender rod with mass M, length L (thus Ic.G. = M L²) is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface. A force P is applied as shown. Immediately after the force is applied:...

Dynamics

Extracted text: 3. In the figure below, a slender rod with mass M, length L (thus Ic.G. = M L²) is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface. A force P is applied as shown. Immediately after the force is applied: a. Find the acceleration of its mass center and its angular acceleration, in terms of P, M >, and L. b. Find the point on the rod that has zero acceleration (at that instant) 36 in. B xr