Two men of unequal masses hold on to the two sections of a light rope passing over a smooth light pulley. Which of the following are possible?

  • A
    The lighter man is stationary while the heavier man slides with some acceleration.
  • B
    The heavier man is stationary while the lighter man climbs with some acceleration.
  • C
    The two men move with accelerations of the same magnitude in opposite directions.
  • D
    All of the above.

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