$A$ man of mass $60 \ kg$ is standing on a platform of mass $40 \ kg$ as shown in the figure. What force should the man apply on the rope so that he accelerates upward with the platform with an acceleration of $2 \ m/s^2$ (in $N$)? (Take $g = 10 \ m/s^2$)

  • A
    $300$
  • B
    $400$
  • C
    $500$
  • D
    $600$

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