Calculate the acceleration (in $m/s^{2}$) of the block and trolley system shown in the figure. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the trolley and the surface is $0.05$. (Given: $g = 10\; m/s^{2}$,mass of the string is negligible and no other friction exists).

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $1.25$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $1.66$

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