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A smooth rod of length 
is kept inside a trolley at an angle 
as shown in the figure. What should be the acceleration a of the trolley so that the rod remains in equilibrium with respect to it?
- g tan
- g cos
- g sin
- g cot
The correct answer is: g cot
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