$A$ uniform thick string of length $8\, m$ is resting on a horizontal frictionless surface. It is pulled by a horizontal force of $8\, N$ from one end. The tension in the string at $3\, m$ from the force applied is ........ $N$.

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $1$

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