If a street light of mass $M$ is suspended from the end of a uniform rod of length $L$ in different possible patterns as shown in the figure,then

  • A
    Pattern $A$ is more sturdy
  • B
    Pattern $B$ is more sturdy
  • C
    Pattern $C$ is more sturdy
  • D
    All will have same sturdiness

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