In the arrangement shown in the fig, the block of mass $m=2\,kg$ lies on the wedge on mass $M=8\,kg$. Find the initial acceleration of the wedge if the surfaces are smooth and pulley and strings are massless.
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  • A
    $a =\frac{20 \sqrt{3}}{23}\,m / s ^2$
  • B
    $a =\frac{30 \sqrt{3}}{23}\,m / s ^2$
  • C
    $a=\frac{30 \sqrt{2}}{23}\,m / s ^2$
  • D
    none  of these

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