Two masses of $5\, kg$ and $10\, kg$ are connected to a pulley as shown. What will be the acceleration of the system if the pulley is set free? ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity)

  • A
    $g$
  • B
    $g/2$
  • C
    $g/3$
  • D
    $g/4$

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