Four equal and parallel forces are acting on a rod (as shown in fig.) at distances of $20 \,cm,  40\, cm, 60\, cm$ and $80\, cm$ respectively from one end of the rod under the influence of  these forces the rod -

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  • A

    is at rest

  • B

    experience a torque

  • C

    experience a linear motion

  • D

    experience a torque and also linear motion

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