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A rod of weight w is supported by two parallel knife edges A and B and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance d from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at distance x from A. The normal reaction on A is.. And on B is......

A

`(Wx)/(d)`

B

`(Wd)/(x)`

C

`(W(d-x))/(x)`

D

`(W(d-x))/(d)`

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