Comprehension # 1 If net force on a system in a particular direction is zero (say in horizontal direction) we can apply: `Sigmam_(R )x_(R )= Sigmam_(L)x_(L), Sigmam_(R )v_(R )= Sigmam_(L)v_(L)` and `Sigmam_(R )a_(R ) = Sigmam_(L)a_(L)` Here R stands for the masses which are moving towards right and L for the masses towards left, x is displacement, v is veloctiy and a the acceleration (all with respect to ground). A small block of mass `m = 1 kg` is placed over a wedge of mass `M = 4 kg` as shown in figure. Mass m is released from rest. All surface are smooth. Origin O is as shown. The block will strike the x-axis at `x =` ............ `m` :-
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