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One end of a light string 4 m in length is fixed to a point on a smooth wall and the other end fastened to a point on the surface of a smooth sphere of diameter 2.25 m and of weight 100 kg. The reaction between the sphere and the wall of the arrangement made is

A. 102.5 kg

B. 105.5 kg

C. 108.5 kg

D. 110 kg

Answer: Option A


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