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A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is `g//8`, then the ratio of masses is

A

`8:1`

B

`4:3`

C

`5:3`

D

`9:7`

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