Two masses $M$ and $m$ are connected by a weightless string. They are pulled by a force $F$ on a frictionless horizontal surface as shown in the figure. The tension in the string will be

  • A
    $\frac{FM}{m + M}$
  • B
    $\frac{F}{M + m}$
  • C
    $\frac{FM}{m}$
  • D
    $\frac{Fm}{M + m}$

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