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Standard VIII

Physics

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A horizontal force $F$ acts on the wedge. Neglecting friction between all contacting surfaces.

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In the figure , $F = (M + m) a \Rightarrow a = \frac{F}{(M + m)}$
Normal between both block will be , $N = m a = \frac{m F}{(M + m)}$

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A horizontal force F acts on the wedge. Neglecting friction between all contacting surfaces.

In the figure , F=(M+m)a⇒a=F(M+m)Normal between both block will be , N=ma=mF(M+m)

A horizontal force $F$ acts on the wedge. Neglecting friction between all contacting surfaces.

In the figure , $F = (M + m) a \Rightarrow a = \frac{F}{(M + m)}$
Normal between both block will be , $N = m a = \frac{m F}{(M + m)}$