If $m_1 = 4m_2$ and the acceleration of $m_1$ is $a$,find the tension $T$ in the string.

  • A
    $m_2g$
  • B
    $\frac{m_2g}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}m_2g$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}m_2g$

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