In figure, two blocks $M$ and $m$ are tied together with an inextensible and light string. The mass $M$ is placed on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction $\mu$ and the mass $m$ is hanging vertically against a smooth vertical wall. The pulley is frictionless. Choose the correct statement $(s)$
  • AThe system will accelerate for any value of $m$
  • BThe system will accelerate only when $m > M$
  • CThe system will accelerate only when $m > \mu M$
  • D
    Nothing can be said
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