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 figure. The masses start moving during this interval; the reading of spring balance will be

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  • A

    More than $6\, kg$

  • B

    Less than $6\, kg$

  • C

    Equal to $6\, kg$

  • D

    None of the above

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