# In the figure shown $\mathrm{ABC}$ is a uniform wire. If centre of mass of wire lies vertically below point $A$, then $\frac{B C}{A B}$ is close to :

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In the figure shown $\mathrm{ABC}$ is a uniform wire. If centre of mass of wire lies vertically below point $A$, then $\frac{B C}{A B}$ is close to :

1. $1.85$

2. $1.5$

3. $1.37$

4. 3

JEE Main Previous Year Single Correct Question of JEE Main from Physics System of Particles and Rotational Motion chapter.

JEE Main Previous Year April 10, 2016

Correct Option: 3

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