Question: Bars A D , B C , C H , D I & arm ( ) 1 of the lever are twice as long as

Bars AD,BC,CH,DI& arm ()1 of the lever are twice as long as bars AE,EB,IJ,JH,IG,GH and arm FO respectively. Disregard the weight of the bars & the horizontal rod. The system is pinned at points A,B,F,C,D,J,I, H and E. What is the ratio between the weights G1&G2 if the system shown in figure is in equilibrium?
(A)G1G2=23
(B)G1G2=32
(C)G1G2=12
(D)G1G2=2
Bars A D , B C , C H , D I & arm ( ) 1 of the

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