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Grade 11Zoology

Two weights A and B of 5kg and 10kg respectively (not in contact) are sliding down the inclined plane at an angle of 30 degrees from the horizontal. What is the acceleration with which the weights will slide down?

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7 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Eshan
7 Years ago
Dear student,

It need to be clearly mentioned if the surface is frictionless or not. However if the surface is frictionless, the acceleration of both the blocks will begsin30^{\circ}=5m/s^2.
This is independent of the mass of body( as long as surface is smooth only).

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