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:
C
Torque about 
point,
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