A heavy uniform rod hanging vertically is stretched by its own weight. The diameter of the rod is

Smallest at the top and gradually increases down the rod

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Largest at the top and gradually decreases down the rod

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Uniform everywhere

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Maximum in the middle

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The correct option is A Smallest at the top and gradually increases down the rod

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