Question

A meter stick is placed vertically at the origin on a frictionless surface. A gentle push in x direction is given to the top most point of the rod, when it has fallen completely $xcoordinate$ of center of rod is at:

• A. $origin$
• B. $-0.5m$
• C. $-1m$
• D. $+0.5m$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $origin$

In the absence of friction, center of mass will not move in x-direction.