A uniform rod $AB$ of length $l$ and mass $m$ is free to rotate about point $A.$ The rod is released from rest in the horizontal position. Given that the moment of inertia of the rod about $A$ is $ml^2/3$, the initial angular acceleration of the rod will be 

806-364

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  • A

    $\frac{{mgl}}{2}$

  • B

    $\frac{3}{2}gl$

  • C

    $\;\frac{{3g}}{{2l}}$

  • D

    $\;\frac{{2g}}{{3l}}$

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