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A light string passing over a light smooth pulley carries masses of 3 kg and 5 kg at its ends. If the string is allowed to move from the rest, the acceleration of the motion is equal to :

A

`(g//2)m//s^2`

B

`(g//4)m//s^2`

C

`2g m//s^2`

D

`4g m//s^2`

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B
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