A block of mass m is resting on a wedge of angle as shown in the figure. The wedge is…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Laws of Motion
A block of mass m is resting on a wedge of angle \(\theta\) as shown in the figure. The wedge is given an acceleration a. What is the value of a so that the mass m falls freely?
- g
- g cos \(\theta\)
- g cot \(\theta\)
- g tan \(\theta\)
Answer
(C) g cot
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