A meterstick (L = 1 m) has a mass of m = 0.141 kg. Initially it hangs from two short strings: one at the 25 cm mark and one at the 75 cm mark.

- What is the tension in the left string right after the right string is cut?

- After the right string is cut, the meterstick swings down to where it is vertical for an instant before it swings back up in the other direction.
What is the angular speed when the meterstick is vertical?

Question

A meterstick (L = 1 m) has a mass of m = 0.141 kg. Initially it hangs from two short strings: one at the 25 cm mark and one at the 75 cm mark.

- What is the tension in the left string right after the right string is cut? 

- After the right string is cut, the meterstick swings down to where it is vertical for an instant before it swings back up in the other direction.
What is the angular speed when the meterstick is vertical?