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A block of mass `m` is placed on a smooth inclined wedge ABC of inclination theta as shown in the figure. The wedge is given an acceleration `a` towards the right. The relation between a and theta for the block to remain stationary on the wedge is.

A

`a- ( g)/( sin theta ) `

B

`a = g cos theta`

C

` a = ( g)/( cosec theta ) `

D

`a = g tan theta `

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