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A straight rod of length L is released on a frictionless horizontal floor in a vertical position. As it falls + slips, the distance of a point on the rod from the lower end, which follows a quarter circular locus is

A

`L//2`

B

`L//4`

C

`L//8`

D

None

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B
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