Block A of mass m is placed on the inclined surface of wedge B. The static coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.4. Determine the smallest acceleration a of the wedge that would cause the block to slide up the inclined surface.

Block A of mass m is placed on the inclined surface of wedge B. The static coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.4. Determine the smallest acceleration a of the wedge that would cause the block to slide up the inclined surface.

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Block A of mass m is placed on the inclined surface of wedge B. The
static coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.4. Determine the
smallest acceleration a of the wedge that would cause the block to slide
up the inclined surface. *
A
Hj = 0.4
B
a
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