$A$ uniform rope of mass $M$ and length $L$ is fixed at its upper end vertically from a rigid support. The tension in the rope at a distance $l$ from the rigid support is:

  • A
    $M g \frac{L}{L+l}$
  • B
    $\frac{M g}{L}(L-l)$
  • C
    $M g$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{L} M g$

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