Two blocks of masses $m$ and $M$ are connected by means of a metal wire of cross-sectional area $A$ passing over a frictionless fixed pulley as shown in the figure. The system is then released. If $M = 2\, m$, then the stress produced in the wire is

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  • [JEE MAIN 2013]
  • A

    $\frac{{2mg}}{{3A}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{4mg}}{{3A}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{mg}}{{A}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{3mg}}{{4A}}$

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