$A$ light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the acceleration of the system is $g / 8$,then the ratio of masses is

  • A
    $\frac{9}{7}$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{1}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{3}$

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