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As shown here, in the figure, a cart C with mass M moving with acceleration 'b'. If the coefficient of friction between the block A having mass m and the cart is μ, then, acceleration of cart and block system is independent of:

Option: 1

g
 


Option: 2

M


Option: 3

m

 


Option: 4

Both b) and c)


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If the cart is accelerated with 'b'

Pseudo force on mass F= m\times b= m.b

Force of friction = μN 

For horizontal equilibrium F=N

f=μmb

The block will not fall as long as f ≥ mg

μmb ≥ mg 

b ≥ g/μ

Hence d is the correct answer.

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