Two masses $M$ and $m$ are connected by a weightless string. They are pulled by a force $F$ on a frictionless horizontal surface. The tension in the string will be

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  • A

    $\frac{{FM}}{{m + M}}$

  • B

    $\frac{F}{{M + m}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{FM}}{m}$

  • D

    $\frac{{Fm}}{{M + m}}$

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