A thin rod of mass 0.650 kg and length 1.48 m is at rest, hanging vertically from a strong, fixed hinge at its top end. Suddenly, a horizontal impulsive force 16.7 N is applied to it. Suppose the force acts at the bottom end of the rod. Find the acceleration of its center of mass.

A thin rod of mass 0.650 kg and length 1.48 m is at rest, hanging vertically from a strong, fixed hinge at its top end. Suddenly, a horizontal impulsive force 16.7 N is applied to it. Suppose the force acts at the bottom end of the rod. Find the acceleration of its center of mass.

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