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A block of mass 1.0 kg rests on a wedge of angle `theta`. The acceleration which should be given to the wedge so that the block falls freely is `:`

A

`10 m//s^(2)`

B

`10 cos theta m//s^(2)`

C

`10 cot theta m//s^(2)`

D

`10 tan theta m//s^(2)`

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