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Two men of unequal masses hold on to the two sections of a light rope passing over a smooth light pulley. Which of the following are not possible ?

A

The lighter man is stationary while the heavier man slides with some acceleration

B

The heavier man is stationary while the lighter man climbs with some acceleration

C

The two men slide with the same acceleration in the same direction

D

The two men move with accelerations of the same magnitude in opposite directions

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C
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