A Uniform Narrow Bar, Resting on Frictionless Ice, Is Given

Multiple Choice

A uniform narrow bar, resting on frictionless ice, is given a transverse horizontal impulse at one end as shown. The center of mass of the bar COM will then:

A) remain at rest
B) move in a circle
C) move in a straight line
D) move in a parabola
E) move along some other curve