Question: A block of mass m is held motionless on a frictionless plane of mass M and angle of inclination ? (see Fig.). The plane rests
A block of mass m is held motionless on a frictionless plane of mass M and angle of inclination ? (see Fig.). The plane rests on a frictionless horizontal surface. The block is released. What is the horizontal acceleration of the plane?

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