How Do Friction and Normal Force Act on a Rod at an Angle?

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving a rod of mass m being released from rest at an angle of 60 degrees with the ground. The force of friction is assumed to prevent sliding of the rod. The question asks for the normal reaction and frictional force immediately after the rod is released. The person attempted to solve the problem using the sum of forces in the x and y directions, but is confused about the motion in the y direction. They also asked about the free-body diagram and the motion of point A if there were no friction.
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Homework Statement


Here is a rod of mass m(as shown in figure)which is released from rest.The angle made by the rod with the ground is 600. Assume that the force of friction is enough to prevent sliding of the rod.Find the normal reaction and the frictional force just after the rod is released.
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The Attempt at a Solution


I have calculated the components of the forces on the axis-one along the rod and other perpendicular to the rod.I have used ƩFx=0(as there is no motion in the direction along the rod-if i am correct). But i am not able to compute ƩFy as there is motion in y axis.I am confused please help.
 
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Did you draw a free-body diagram for the rod?
If there were no friction, what would the motion of point A be?
What would be the reaction force there?
 

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