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Two masses M and m are connected by a weightless string. They are pulled by a force F on a frictionless horizontal surface. The tension in the string will be

A

`(FM)/(m+M)`

B

`(F)/(M+m)`

C

`(FM)/(m)`

D

`(Fm)/(M+m)`

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