$A$ balloon of mass $M$ descends with an acceleration $a (< g)$. What mass needs to be removed from the balloon so that it starts ascending with acceleration $a$?

  • A
    $\frac{2 M}{(a+g)}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 M a}{(a+g)}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 M a}{(a-g)}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 M a}{(g-a)}$

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