heavy cylindrical object rotates about its horizontal axis with large angular velocity. As you view

the object$$s rotation, the top of the object is moving toward

you and the bottom of the object is moving away from you.

The left end of the object$$s axis at A is supported as shown,

and the support allows rotation at A in any direction. If the

object is released from rest in this state, what will happen?

a$)$ The object$$s axis will rotate clockwise $($as you view the page$)$ about A through a large angle

as the object falls.

b$)$ The object will rotate clockwise about A as viewed from above.

c$)$ The object will rotate counterclockwise about A as viewed from above.

d$)$ The object$$s orientation in space will not change.