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The tension in a string holding a solid block below the surface of a liquid (of density greater than that of solid) as shown in figure is `T_(0)` when the system is at rest. What will be the tension in the string if the system has an upward acceleration a?
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A

`T (1 - (a)/(g))`

B

`T(1 + (a)/(g))`

C

`T((a)/(g) - 1)`

D

`(a)/(g)"" T`

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