$A$ right triangular plate $ABC$ of mass $m$ is free to rotate in the vertical plane about a fixed horizontal axis through $A$. It is supported by a string at $B$ such that the side $AB$ is horizontal. The reaction at the support $A$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{mg}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2mg}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{mg}{2}$
  • D
    $mg$

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