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A block is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination angle `theta` with the horizontal. What minimum acceleration should be given to the wedge in the horizontal direction so that the block starts moving up along the incline?

A

`gtgcottheta`

B

`gtgtantheta`

C

`gtgsintheta`

D

`gtgcostheta`

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The correct Answer is:
B

For block to move up
`macosthetagtmgsintheta`
`agtgtantheta`
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