Two blocks of masses $3 \, kg$ and $5 \, kg$ are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley. The breaking stress of the metal is $\frac{24}{\pi} \times 10^{2} \, Nm^{-2}$. What is the minimum radius of the wire? (Take $g = 10 \, ms^{-2}$) (in $cm$)

  • A
    $125$
  • B
    $1250$
  • C
    $12.5$
  • D
    $1.25$

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