Maximum value of F - SIN Waterloo Contest

In summary, the problem involves Superman pulling a large block of mass M with force F to regain his strength. On the large block rests a smaller block of mass m, which is tied to a wall by a light and strong cable at an angle ∅. The maximum value of F before something slips is being asked. Equations that can be used include F=ma, Ff=Fnxμ, and Fnet=F1+F2+F3. FBDs for both masses should be drawn, taking into account the horizontal and vertical forces.
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Homework Statement



Superman is regaining his strength by pulling with a force F on a large block of mass M resting on a frictionless floor as shown. A small block of mass m rests on the upper surface of the large block, and there is friction at that surface, with static coefficient μ. Lois Lane has tied the small block to the wall with a light strong cable sloping up at an angle ∅. Everything is shown on the sketch, and things that look horizontal are. What is the maximum value of F before something slips? (Answers in Newtons)

∅- 60°
m=250kg
M=450kg
μ=0.5

Possible answers;

a) 1230

b) 1094

c) 946

d) 829

e) 656

*Check attachment for a picture.

Homework Equations



F=ma, Ff=Fnxμ,Fnet=F1+F2+F3

The Attempt at a Solution



I drew the FBDs for both masses, but I do feel i did something wrong.

for mass m, I had Tcos60° upwards, Tsin60° to the right, Ff to the left, and Fg facing down.

for mass M, I had Fg facing down, Fn facing up, and Fnm [Normal force of mass m] also facing down.

That's as far as I got.

*The picture is upside down, sorry!
 

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I think you have the cos and sin swapped.
You've left out the horizontal forces on mass M.
Please write out the static force equations for the two directions one each mass. You know what Fg is for each mass, so don't write it in that form (especially as having two forces with the same name is confusing).
 

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