$A$ horizontal heavy uniform bar of weight $W$ is supported at its ends by two men. At the instant one of the men lets go of his end of the rod,the force on the other man's hand changes to:

  • A
    $W$
  • B
    $\frac{W}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{3W}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{W}{4}$

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