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Question

A block of mass m is lying at rest at point P of a wedge having a smooth semi-circular track of radius R. What should be the minimum value of a0 so that the mass can just reach point Q?

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Solution

Work done by pseudo-force = change in PE
ma0R = mgR .
a0 = g

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