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Two particles having mass ratio `n:1` are interconnected by a light inextensible string that passes over a smooth pulley . If the system is released , then the acceleration of the centre of mass of the system is

A

`(n-1)^2g`

B

`[(n+1)/(n-1)]^2g`

C

`[(n-1)/(n+1)]^2g`

D

`[(n-1)/(n+1)]g`

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