Two identical weights of mass $M$ are linked by a thread wrapped around a frictionless pulley with a fixed axis. $A$ small weight of mass $m$ is placed on one of the weights. What is the reaction force between $m$ and $M$?

  • A
    $\frac{2mMg}{2M + m}$
  • B
    $\frac{Mg(M + m)}{2M + m}$
  • C
    $\frac{mg(M + m)}{2M + m}$
  • D
    $\frac{2Mg(M + m)}{2M + m}$

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