
The block of mass is in equilibrium relative to the smooth wedge of mass , which is pushed by a horizontal force . Find the pseudo force acting on , , as viewed by the observer sitting on the wedge. Will these pseudo forces be equal and opposite, action-reaction pairs? Explain.



Important Questions on Newton's Laws of Motion I
A force

A car is moving on a plane inclined at

A wedge of height is released from rest with a light particle placed on it, as shown. The wedge slides down an incline which makes an angle with the horizontal. If the surfaces are smooth, will reach the surface of the incline in time.

A cylinder rests in a supporting carriage, as shown. The side

A ball is suspended on a thread from the ceiling of a car. The brakes are applied and the speed of the car changes from

A block of mas slides down the face of a smooth wedge of mass as shown in figure. The wedge is placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. Determine the acceleration of the wedge.


In the figure shown, and are free to move, and they are released from rest. All the surfaces are smooth.
