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A block of mass m slides over a smooth wedge of mass M which is placed over a rough horizontal surface . The centre of mass of the system will move towards left

Here `mu` = coefficient of friction between the wedge and the ground .

A

if mg cos `theta "sin" theta gt mu ( M + m) g`

B

if mg `"sin" theta gt mu Mg`

C

if mg cos`theta` sin `theta gt mu Mg`

D

None of the above

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