A uniform rod of mass 2m is held horizontal by two sturdy, practically inextensible vertical strings tied at its ends.
A uniform rod of mass 2m is held horizontal by two sturdy, practically inextensible vertical strings tied at its ends. A boy of mass 3m hangs himself at one third length of the rod. Ratio of the tension in the string close to the boy to that in the other string is
(A) 2
(B) 1.5
(C) 4/3
(D) 5/3
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