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. . .
So here's a small "paradox" that may be further enlightening to
resolve: In the accelerating frame, the torque is produced by the
combined action of electric and gravitational forces. But the
electric force acts at one END of the rod while the gravitational
force is distributed and can be considered (as usual) to act at the
CENTER of the rod. This being the case, why does the rod oscillate
about its center?
John Mallinckrodt
Cal Poly Pomona