mechanics- movement of a rod on a smooth floor
in this problem, I know that the centre of the rod (com) will move vertically downwards in a straight line, as there's no horizontal force. what about the end a of the rod, im having trouble visualising.
Plus, if the floor wasn't smooth, what would the trajectories of 1. com 2. point A be like.

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@Gyro Gearloose
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to close the thread when your doubt is solved. Mention the users who helped you solve the doubt. This will be added to their stats.Won't the horizontal part also have an acceleration?
Due to gravity
jb friction hogi tb to depend karna chahiye
mtlb friction ha to hinged rod ki tarhan bhi gir skti ha ig