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Two bodies of masses m and M are attached to the two ends of a light string passing over a fixed ideal pulley `(Mgtgtm)`. When the bodies are in motion, the tension in the string is approximately

A

`(M-m)g`

B

mg

C

2mg

D

`(m//M)mg`

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