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A rectangular metal plate ABCD is supported by two hinges `P_(1)` and `P_(2)` so that it remains in equilibrium in vertical plane (with line AB vertical) as shown in the figure. The contact forces `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` exerted by hinges on the metal plate is best, depicted by

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C
For the metal plate to be in equilibrium `sumF_(H)=0` and `sumF_(V)=0`. This is possible only in option (3)
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