A mass M is placed on a very smooth wedge resting on a surface without friction. Once the mass is released, the acceleration to be given to the wedge so that M remains at rest is 
where
A
is applied to the left and 
B
is applied to the right and 
C
is applied to the left and 
D
is applied to the left and 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: The pseudo acceleration for the body
a’ 
a
If the pseudo force 
, then the body will be at rest,
to the wedge to the left.
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