A Block of Mass M Is Held Motionless on a Frictionless

question 76

Multiple Choice

A block of mass M is held motionless on a frictionless inclined plane by means of a string attached to a vertical wall as shown in the drawing.
-If the string breaks, what is the magnitude of the acceleration of the block as it slides down the inclined plane?

• A)zero m/s²
• B)g
• C)g cos \(\theta\)
• D)g sin \(\theta\)
• E)g tan \(\theta\)