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A block of mass `m` is lying at rest at point P of a wedge having a smooth semi-circular track of radius R. What should be the minimum value of `a_0` so that the mass can just reach point Q

A

(a) `g/2`

B

(b) `sqrtg`

C

(c) `g`

D

(d) Not possible

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The correct Answer is:
C
Work done by pseudo-force=change in PE
`ma_0R=mgR`
`a_0=g`
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