$A$ rod of weight $W$ is supported by two parallel knife edges $A$ and $B$ and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance $d$ from each other. The centre of mass of the rod is at distance $x$ from $A.$ The normal reaction on $A$ is

  • A
    $\frac{W(d - x)}{d}$
  • B
    $\frac{Wd}{x}$
  • C
    $\frac{Wx}{d}$
  • D
    $\frac{W(d - x)}{x}$

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