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The height at which the end of a rope of length $$l$$ should be tied so that a man pulling at the other end may have the greatest tendency to overturn the pillar, is

A. $$\frac{3}{4}l$$

B. $$\frac{1}{2}l$$

C. $$\frac{l}{{\sqrt 2 }}$$

D. $$\frac{2}{{\sqrt 3 }}l$$

Answer: Option C


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