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Homework Statement
The face of block M in the figure below is shaped like a semicircular bowl of radius R. A mass m is placed at the top-left corner of the bowl and then let go. Find the acceleration of block M relative to the surface it is sitting on when m is a distance of 0.8R from the bottom of the bowl. There is no friction between M and m, or between M and the surface on which it sits. (Use any variable or symbol stated above along with the following as necessary: g. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer. Assume the +x-axis is to the right.)
http://puu.sh/bMIJx/03bb46a1d0.png
Homework Equations
f=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
All i got so far, cannot figure out a way to solve for acceleration. I guess i am missing some equations but i just can't figure it out.
http://puu.sh/bMIMh/216e860f3a.png [/B]
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