A smooth sphere of radius R and M is placed on the smooth horizontal floor. Another particle of mass m is placed on the sphere and a horizontal force F is applied on the sphere as shown. If the particle does not slip on the sphere, then the value of force F is –
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N sin θ = mg and N cos θ = ma
∴ tan θ = 
⇒ a = g cot θ
Hence, F = (m + M) g cot θ
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