A uniform sphere of weight $W$ and radius $5\, cm$ is being held by a string as shown in the figure. The tension in the string will be

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  • [JEE MAIN 2013]
  • A

    $\frac{12}{5}\,W$

  • B

    $\frac{5}{12}\,W$

  • C

    $\frac{13}{5}\,W$

  • D

    $\frac{13}{12}\,W$

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