Q.

A horizontal force F pushes wedge of mass M on a smooth horizontal surface. A block of mass m is stationary relative to the wedge, then :

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a

Minimum coefficient of friction between M and m is(M+m)gF

b

The reaction between M and m ismFM+m

c

Frictional force is equal to mg between M and m

d

Minimum force required to prevent relative sliding between(M+m)gμ

answer is A, B, C, D.

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As block of mass m is stationary relation to wedge frictional force must be equal to ‘mg’

F=mg(1)

N=ma

μN=mg

μma=mg

μa=g

μ×FM+m=g(2)

μ=(M+m)gFusingeq(2)

F=(M+m)gμ

The relation

N=ma=mF(M+m)

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