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A 'T' shaped object with dimensions shown in the figure, is lying on a smooth floor. A force `'vecF'` is applied at the point P parallel to AB, such that the object has only the translational motion without rotation. Find the location of P with respect C.

A

`2/3 l`

B

`3/2l`

C

`4/3l`

D

`l`

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