A rod bent at right angle along its centre line, is placed on rough horizontal fixed cylinder of radius R as shown in figure. Mass of rod is 2m and rod is in equilibrium. Assume that friction force on rod at A and B are equal in magnitude.
A
Normal force applied by cylinder on rod at A is 3mg/2
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B
Normal force applied by cylinder on rod at B must be zero
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C
Friction force acting on rod at B is upward
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D
Normal force applied by cylinder on rod at A is mg
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Solution
The correct options are A Normal force applied by cylinder on rod at A is 3mg/2 C Friction force acting on rod at B is upward