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A rod is supported horizontally by means of two strings of equal length as shown in figure. If one of the string is cut. Then tension in other string at the same instant will.

A

remains unaffected

B

increase

C

decrease

D

become equal to weight of the rod.

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The correct Answer is:
C

`T_(i)=(mg)/(2)` and `T_(f)=(mg)/(4)`
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