Consider the diagram shown below in which two masses of $m$ and $2m$ are placed on a fixed triangular wedge. The coefficient of friction between block $A$ (mass $m$) and the wedge is $\mu_A = 2/3$,while that for block $B$ (mass $2m$) and the wedge is $\mu_B = 1/3$. Find the acceleration of the system.

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $\frac{2m^2}{3}g$
  • C
    $\frac{4m^2}{3}g$
  • D
    $\frac{m^2}{\sqrt{2}}g$

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