Three weights $W, 2W$ and $3W$ are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that

  • A

    $3W$ will be farthest

  • B

    $W$ will be farthest

  • C

    All will be at the same distance

  • D

    $2W$ will be farthest

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