Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

A block of mass m m is lying at rest at point P of a wedge having a smooth semi-circular track of radius R. What should be the minimum value of ao so that the mass can just reach point Q : 

image

Options:

\(\frac{g}{2}\)

\(\sqrt{g}\)

g

\(\sqrt{3g}\)

Correct Answer:

g

Explanation:

Work done by pseudo-force = change in PE

maoR = m g R

maoR = mgR

\(\Rightarrow a_o = g\)