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In the arrangement shown in figure wedge of mass M moves towards left with an acceleration a. All surfaces are smooth. The acceleration of mass m relative to wedge is

A

`a//2`

B

`(2Ma)/(m)`

C

`(2(M+m)a)/(m)`

D

`((M+m)a)/(m)`

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C
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