A rod of weight 
is supported by two parallel knife edges 
and 
and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance 
from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at distance 
from 
. The normal reaction on 
is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Given situation is shown in figure.
Normal reaction on 
Normal reaction on 
Weight of the rod
In vertical equilibrium,
(i) Torque balance about centre of mass of the rod,
Putting value of 
from equation (i)
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