$A$ block of mass $m$ is placed on a smooth wedge of inclination $\theta$. 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 acceleration due to gravity) will be

  • A
    $mg\cos \theta$
  • B
    $mg\sin \theta$
  • C
    $mg$
  • D
    $mg/\cos \theta$

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