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An object of mass 
hanging from one end of a uniform rod 
of mass 
and length 
pivoted at its end 
on a vertical wall as shown in figure. It is supported by a cable 
such that the system is in equilibrium. The tension in the cable is:
(Take 
)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The rod is in equilibrium. So, net torque about any point will be zero.
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