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Two masses `m_1=5 kg` and `m_2=4.8kg` tied to a string are hanging over a light frictionless pulley. What is the acceleration of the masses, when lift is free to move ? Given, `g=9.8 m s^(-2)`.

A

`0.2 m s^(-2)`

B

`9.8 m s^(-2)`

C

`5 m s^(-2)`

D

`4.8 m s^(-2)`

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