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One end of a massless rope, which passes over a massless and frictionless pulley P is tied to fixed hook C, while the other end is free. Maximum tension that the rope can bear is 960 N. With what value of max. safe acceleration `(m//s^(2))` can a man of 60 kg climb on the rope?

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16

B

6

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4

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8

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