$A$ light unstretchable string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the acceleration of the system is $\frac{g}{8}$,then the ratio of the masses $\frac{m_2}{m_1}$ is:

  • A
    $9: 7$
  • B
    $4: 3$
  • C
    $5: 3$
  • D
    $8: 1$

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