A rod of length $L$ leans against a smooth vertical wall while its other end is on a smooth floor. The end that leans against the wall moves uniformly vertically downward. Select the correct alternative

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  • A

    The speed of lower end increases at a constant rate

  • B

    The speed of the lower end decreases but never becomes zero

  • C

    The speed of the lower end gets smaller and smaller and vanishes when the upper end touches the ground

  • D

    The speed of the lower end remain constant till upper end touches the ground

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