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A light rod of length l is suspended from the ceiling at its ends by two vertical strings. Two small masses are attached to the rod at distances l/4 from its ends: m_1 = 7m and m_2 = m (see figure). The right string suddenly breaks. Find the tension in the left string immediately after this.