In a differential band brake as shown in the below figure, the drum rotates anticlockwise and the greater tension T1 acts at A and smaller tension T2 at B. Length OA is greater than length OB. In order to apply the brake, the force P at C should
A. Be zero
B. Act in upward direction
C. Act in downward direction
D. None of the above
Answer: Option C
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