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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 the masses is

A

`8:1`

B

`9:7`

C

`4:3`

D

`5:3`

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