A block of mass m is placed on a wedge of mass m and inclination θ θ as shown in Fig. All surfaces are smooth. Find the acceleration of wedge.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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ma = mg sin θ θ + ma 0 sin θ θ
or a = g sin θ θ + a 0 cos θ θ … (i)
N = mg cos θ θ - ma 0 sin θ θ ….. (ii)
N sin θ θ = Ma 0 …. (iii)
From (ii) and (iii)
= mg cos θ θ - ma 0 sin θ θ
or a 0 = 
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