Question: Suppose that the object in Question 11.9 is released from rest with the bar tilted at 60 above the horizontal with the ball at the

Suppose that the object in Question 11.9 is released from rest with the bar tilted at 60° above the horizontal with the ball at the upper end. As it is falling, will it

(a) Rotate about its center of gravity until it is horizontal;

(b) Rotate about its center of gravity until it is vertical with the ball at the bottom;

(c) Rotate about the ball until it is vertical with the ball at the bottom; or 

(d) Remain at 60° above the horizontal?

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