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A block of mass `m` is pushed with a velocity `v_(0)` along the surface of a trolley car of mass `M`. If the horizontal ground is smooth and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block of plank is `mu`. Find the minimum distance of relative sliding between the block and plank.

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