Three blocks of masses $4\,kg$,$6\,kg$ and $8\,kg$ are hanging over a fixed pulley as shown. The tension in the string connecting the $8\,kg$ and $4\,kg$ blocks is:

  • A
    $4\,N$
  • B
    $6\,N$
  • C
    $\frac{160}{3}\,N$
  • D
    $\frac{80}{3}\,N$

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