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Wouldn't the acceleration of the m2 block have to be larger to push down the m1 block?

Homework Statement I'm trying to figure out how to do D) and relate time to this potential energy graph. Homework Equations All I really know is that F = -dU/dx The Attempt at a Solution I tried to do something with F = ma and a = d2x/ dt2 and then set the - derivative of U(x) equal to the...

I'm also trying to figure this problem out. I think have it, but am unsure of my answer. For the blocks to stay in contact as they slide down, F1≤F2 Block m1: Fnetx1 = FNx-Ffx Ff = μ1FN FN = Fgcosθ = m1gcosθ plugging into Fnet & Ff Fnetx1 = m1gsinθ-μ1m1cosθ Block m2: Same equations as block m1...