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In the given arrangement, n number of equal masses are connected by stings of negligible masses. The tension in the string connected to `n^(th)` mass is
.

A

`(mMg)/(nm+M)`

B

`(mMg)/(nmM)`

C

mg

D

mng

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The correct Answer is:
A

from diagram `mg -T = ma rarr (1), T =nma rarr (2)`
for `n^(th)` block `T_(n) =ma` .
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