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If a block of mass m lies on a wedge of mass M, here all surfaces are smooth, and the block slips on the wedge, will the wedge have any acceleration? If yes, explain why and of what magnitude?

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.44P

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