In the figure shown,$P$ is a plate on which a wedge $B$ is placed,and on $B$ a block $A$ of mass $m$ is placed. The plate is suddenly removed and the system of $B$ and $A$ is allowed to fall under gravity. Neglecting any force due to air on $A$ and $B$,the normal force on $A$ due to $B$ is

  • A
    $\frac{mg}{\cos \theta}$
  • B
    $mg \cos \theta$
  • C
    zero
  • D
    $\frac{2mg}{\cos \theta}$

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