As shown in the figure,a light uniform rod $PQ$ of length $150 \ cm$ is suspended from the ceiling horizontally using two metal wires $A$ and $B$ tied to the ends of the rod. The ratios of the radii and the Young's moduli of the materials of the two wires $A$ and $B$ are respectively $2:3$ and $3:2$. The position at which a weight should be suspended from the rod such that the elongations of the two wires become equal is

  • A
    $90 \ cm$ from $P$
  • B
    $100 \ cm$ from $P$
  • C
    $40 \ cm$ from $Q$
  • D
    $45 \ cm$ from $Q$

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