A block of mass m is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination θ

A block of mass m is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination θ.The whole system is accelerated horizontally, so that the block does not slip on the wedge.The force exerted by the wedge on the block (g is accelerated due to gravity) will be

Options

(a) mg cos θ
(b) mg sin θ
(c) mg
(d) mg/cosθ

Correct Answer:

mg/cosθ

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