Q104 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Physics
A uniform rod of length and mass is balanced on a wedge placed at mark. A mass of is suspended from the rod at and another unknown mass is suspended from the rod at mark as shown in the figure. Find the value of such that the rod is in equilibrium.

A uniform rod of length and mass is balanced on a wedge placed at mark. A mass of is suspended from the rod at and another unknown mass is suspended from the rod at mark as shown in the figure. Find the value of such that the rod is in equilibrium.

- A
- B
- Correct answerC
- D
Solution

Balancing torque about the wedge, we get
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.