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A block of mass m is stationary with respect to a wedge of mass M moving with uniform speed v on a horizontal surface. Find the work done by friction force on the block in t second.

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Options:
  • A zero
  • B -mgvt2sin2θ
  • C -mgvt2
  • D -mgvt2sin2θ
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -mgvt2sin2θ


As the block is at rest with respect to wedge,

fr=mgsinθ

Work done by friction

W=FScosθ

W=-mgsinθvtcosθ

W=-mgsin2θ2vt

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