Two masses of $1\, kg$ and $5\, kg$ are attached to the ends of a massless string passing over a pulley of negligible weight. The pulley itself is attached to a light spring balance as shown in the figure. When the masses are released and start moving,the reading of the spring balance will be:

  • A
    More than $6\, kg$
  • B
    Less than $6\, kg$
  • C
    Equal to $6\, kg$
  • D
    None of the above

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