In the shown figure, the wedge A is fixe...

In the shown figure, the wedge A is fixed to the ground. The prism B of mass M and the block C of mass m is placed as shown. Find the acceleration of the block C w.r.t. B when the system is set free. Neglect any friction.

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`((M+m)g sin alpha cos alpha)/(M+m sin^(2)alpha)`

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