Two masses $M_{1}$ and $M_{2}$ are tied together at the two ends of a light inextensible string that passes over a frictionless pulley. When the mass $M_{2}$ is twice that of $M_{1}$,the acceleration of the system is $a_{1}$. When the mass $M_{2}$ is thrice that of $M_{1}$,the acceleration of the system is $a_{2}$. The ratio $\frac{a_{1}}{a_{2}}$ will be:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$

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