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If the coefficient of friction between the wedge A and block B shown in the figure is `mu`, then the maximum possible horizontal acceleration of A for which B doesn’t slip is [ angle of inclination of wedge = `45^@` ]

A

`mug`

B

`g ((1+mu)/(1-mu))`

C

`g/mu`

D

`g ((1-mu)/(1+mu))`

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