To solve this problem, we need to use the equation of motion for rotational systems:

τ = Iα

where τ is the torque, I is the moment of inertia, and α is the angular acceleration.

The torque τ is given by the force of gravity acting at the center of mass of the rod, which is at a distance L/2 from the pivot point. The force of gravity is given by F = mg, where m is the mass of the rod and g is the acceleration due to gravity. So, the torque is τ = mgL/2.

The moment of inertia I of the rod about the hinge is given as I = mL^2/3.

Substituting these values into the equation of motion gives:

mgL/2 = (mL^2/3)α

Solving for α gives:

α = 3g/(2L)

Substituting the given values (g = 9.8 m/s^2, L = 2.50 m) gives:

α = 3*9.8/(2*2.50) = 5.88 rad/s^2

So, the correct answer is a. 5.88 rad/s^2.

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To solve this problem, we need to use the equation of motion for rotational systems:

τ = Iα

where τ is the torque, I is the moment of inertia, and α is the angular acceleration.

The torque τ is given by the force of gravity acting at the center of mass of the rod, which is at a distance L/2 from the pivot point. The force of gravity is given by F = mg, where m is the mass of the rod and g is the acceleration due to gravity. So, the torque is τ = mgL/2.

The moment of inertia I of the rod about the hinge is given as I = mL^2/3.

Substituting these values into the equation of motion gives:

mgL/2 = (mL^2/3)α

Solving for α gives:

α = 3g/(2L)

Substituting the given values (g = 9.8 m/s^2, L = 2.50 m) gives:

α = 3*9.8/(2*2.50) = 5.88 rad/s^2

So, the correct answer is a. 5.88 rad/s^2.

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