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Two uniform rods of equal length but different masses are rigidly joined to form an L-shaped body, which is then pivoted as shown. If in equilibrium the body is in the shown configuration, ratio M/m will be:

  1. 2    
  2. 3    
  3. square root of 2    
  4. square root of 3    

The correct answer is: square root of 3

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