Figure Q3(b) shows a uniform bar AB of mass = 8 kg hinged at point C. Point A is connected to a spring to maintain the bar in vertical direction, and the stiffness k = 500 N/m. If point A is displaced...

 Figure Q3(b) shows a uniform bar AB of mass = 8 kg hinged at point C. Point A is connected to a spring to maintain the bar in vertical direction, and the stiffness k = 500 N/m. If point A is displaced counter-clockwise by a small angle θ = 3.5 degree and released,

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   (ii)  Determine the period of vibration