Minimum value of coefficient of friction

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem related to the minimum value of the coefficient of friction, likely involving a mechanical setup with pulleys and masses. Participants express uncertainty about the problem's setup and the accompanying diagram.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to clarify the problem statement and expresses confusion regarding the setup, suggesting that a diagram may be incomplete. Other participants question the necessity of a string in the setup and its potential impact on the solution.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants actively seeking clarification on the problem's context and setup. Some guidance has been offered regarding the possible missing elements in the diagram, but no consensus has been reached on the implications for the solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the problem may be lacking critical information, particularly regarding the diagram and its components, which could affect their understanding and approach to the problem.

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Homework Statement


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Ans: c)

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The Attempt at a Solution



I can solve this problem if only I understand the setup . I am sure the diagram is missing something .

Can someone help me understand the problem statement in context of the setup ?
 

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It looks to me that the diagram is missing a string. Probably from the lower pulley to the block with mass 2m, but I did not check that this leads to the given answer.
 
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Orodruin said:
I did not check that this leads to the given answer
It does.
 
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Thanks both of you .
 
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