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Two masses `(M+m) and (M-m)` are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string and the string is made to pass over the surface of a smooth fixed pulley. When the masses are released from rest, the acceleration of the system is

A

`gm//M`

B

`2gM//m`

C

`gm//2M`

D

`g(M^(2)-m^(2))//2M`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`a=g[(m_(2)-m_(1))/(m_(1)+m_(2))]`
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