Find Relative Velocity: Acceleration on Inclined Plane

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The discussion centers on calculating the acceleration of a block of mass m sliding down an inclined plane of mass M on a frictionless surface. The user presents their derived formula for acceleration as \vec{A}= \frac{(M-m)g sin \theta cos \theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{i}+ \frac{(M+m)g sin ^{2}\theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{j}. They seek validation of this result, indicating that their answer does not match expected outcomes. The inquiry emphasizes the importance of peer review in solving complex physics problems.

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  • Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
  • Knowledge of inclined plane dynamics
  • Familiarity with vector notation in physics
  • Basic trigonometry, specifically sine and cosine functions
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  • Study the effects of mass and angle on acceleration in inclined systems
  • Explore vector decomposition in physics problems
  • Learn about frictionless surfaces and their implications in mechanics
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Homework Statement



There is an inclined plane(mass M) with inclination theta kept on a frictionless surface. A block of mass m is kept on it which is allowed to slide due to gravity. Find the acceleration of the block with respect to to incline.

The Attempt at a Solution


The problem with this is that my answer does not match. So please guys just tell me if my answer is right or not?
If it proves out to be wrong, I shall post my working as well (its too big)My answer:

[tex]\vec{A}= \frac{(M-m)g sin \theta cos \theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{i}+ \frac{(M+m)g sin ^{2}\theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{j}[/tex]
 
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ritwik06 said:

Homework Statement



There is an inclined plane(mass M) with inclination theta kept on a frictionless surface. A block of mass m is kept on it which is allowed to slide due to gravity. Find the acceleration of the block with respect to to incline.

The Attempt at a Solution


The problem with this is that my answer does not match. So please guys just tell me if my answer is right or not?
If it proves out to be wrong, I shall post my working as well (its too big)


My answer:

[tex]\vec{A}= \frac{(M-m)g sin \theta cos \theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{i}+ \frac{(M+m)g sin ^{2}\theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{j}[/tex]
I don't want you guys to directly tell me the answer. I have solved the question and I have got the following answer:
[tex]\vec{A}= \frac{(M-m)g sin \theta cos \theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{i}+ \frac{(M+m)g sin ^{2}\theta}{M+m sin^{2}\theta} \hat{j}[/tex]

I just want you guys to tell me if th answer is correct or not. If not, I will show all the work that I did in order to get this answer.
My motive is only to save time.
Please help me.
 

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