Consider the two connected objects in equilibrium shown in the figure on the rig

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Consider the two connected objects in equilibrium shown in the figure on the right, with masses m and M on an inclined plane with angle theta. The string connecting the two masses m and M, and the pulley are both massless. Assume the static coefficient of friction is mus. Express your answers in terms of m, M, theta, mu s and or/g. Draw two free body diagrams for the block of mass m, one for the case where the block slides shown down the incline and one for the case where the block is pulled up the incline. Please make sure to indicate which diagram is for which case. Find the maximum value of the mass M before m moves up the incline. Find the minimum value of the mass M before m moves down the incline.

Explanation / Answer

b) (Mg = T) (T = mgsin heta + mu mgcos heta = Mg) c) (Mg = T) (T + mu mgcos heta = mgsin heta = Mg + mu mgcos heta)

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