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Two masses M1 and M2 are arranged as shown in the figure. Let 'a' be the magnitude of the acceleration of the mass M1. If the mass of M1 is doubled and that of M2 is halved, then the acceleration of the system is
(Treat all surfaces as smooth : masses of pulley and rope are negligible )

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