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A body is stuck to the front part of the truck. The coefficient of friction between the body and truck is μ. The minimum acceleration with which the truck should travel, so that the body does not slide down is:

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μg
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μg
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gμ
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μ2g
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Solution

The correct option is D gμ
We have: f=μN
Here, normal reaction is given by inertial force
Also,
Frictional force = weight
μma=mg
a=gμ

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