The mass $M$ shown in the figure oscillates in simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A$. The amplitude of the point $P$ is
  • A$\frac{k_1 A}{k_2}$
  • B$\frac{k_2 A}{k_1}$
  • C$\frac{k_1 A}{k_1+k_2}$
  • D$\frac{k_2 A}{k_1+k_2}$
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