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A block of mass 'm' is placed on a smooth wedge of mass 'M' which has an inclination Θ.If 'N' represents normal reaction between block and wedge, then the acceleration of 'M' along horizontal is

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16 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Badiuddin askIITians.ismu Expert
16 Years ago

Dear ramya


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Total horigontal force = mg cos Θ sin Θ

so acceleration  =mg cos Θ sin Θ  /M

N=mg cos Θ

the acceleration =N sinΘ /M

here we are assuming than wedge is placed on the smooth surface .


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