Two masses $m$ and $M$ are attached to the strings as shown in the figure. If the system is in equilibrium, then

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  • A

    $\cot \theta=1+\frac{2 m}{M}$

  • B

    $\tan \theta=1+\frac{2 M}{m}$

  • C

    $\tan \theta=1+\frac{2 m}{M}$

  • D

    $\cot \theta=1+\frac{2 M }{ m }$

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