Two weights $W_1$ and $W_2$ are tied to a massless string and passed over a pulley. If the pulley is accelerated upwards with an acceleration $g$,what will be the tension in the string?

  • A
    $\frac{4W_1W_2}{W_1 + W_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2W_1W_2}{W_1 + W_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{W_1W_2}{W_1 + W_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{W_1W_2}{2(W_1 + W_2)}$

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