Question

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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. The ratio of the tension in the string close to the boy to that in the other string is

Options

• 2

• 1.5

• 4/3

• 5/3

Answer 1

1.5