$A$ particle of small mass $m$ is joined to a very heavy body of mass $M$ by a light string passing over a light pulley. Both bodies are free to move. The total downward force on the pulley is

  • A
    $mg$
  • B
    $2\,mg$
  • C
    $4\,mg$
  • D
    can not be determined

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