Chapter 6: Problem 3
\({ }^{\dagger}\) A uniform rod \(A B\) of mass \(m\) and length \(2 a\) is suspended by two light inextensible strings \(P A\) and \(Q B\), each of length \(2 a\). The fixed points \(P\) and \(Q\) are at the same level, distance \(2 a\) apart; and in equilibrium, \(P A\) and \(Q B\) are vertical. The system performs small oscillations about its equilibrium configuration. Determine the normal frequencies and describe the normal modes.
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