Aball of mass $m$ is released from Ainside $a$ smooth wedge of mass $m$ as shown in the figure. What is the speed of the wedge when the ball reaches point $B$ ?

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  • A

    ${\left( {\frac{{gR}}{{3\sqrt 2 }}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$

  • B

    $\sqrt {2gR}$

  • C

    ${\left( {\frac{{5gR}}{{2\sqrt 3 }}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}$

  • D

    $\sqrt {\frac{3}{2}gR}$

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