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In the given arrangement, n number of equal masses are connected by strings of negligible masses. The tension in the string connected to `n^("th")` mass is :

A

`(mMg)/(nm+M)`

B

`(mMg)/(nmM)`

C

`mg`

D

`mng`

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The correct Answer is:
A

from diagram `mg-T=ma rarr (1), T=nma rarr (2)`
for `n^("th")` block `T_(n)=ma`
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