Pulling masses in different ways on a rough surface

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The discussion focuses on how different coefficients of friction (μM and μm) affect the acceleration of two mass systems under the same force (F). In cases where the coefficients are equal, both systems accelerate at the same rate. When μM is less than μm, the system with the lower coefficient accelerates faster due to a greater net force available for acceleration. Conversely, if μM is greater than μm, the system with the higher coefficient accelerates slower. The analysis highlights the importance of friction in determining system acceleration on rough surfaces.
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Homework Statement


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[/B]The coefficient of friction between the each mass and the floor are μM and μm respectively. which system accelerates faster under the same F in case:
1) μM = μm
2) μM < μm
3) μM > μm

Homework Equations


Friction force: ##f=mg\mu##

The Attempt at a Solution


1) Both systems accelerate the same. case A:
$$F-(M+m)g\mu=(M+m)a$$
Case B:
$$F-(Mg+T\sin\alpha+mg-T\sin\alpha)\mu=(M+m)a$$
2)The acceleration is bigger since the net force available for accelerating is bigger. the left side of the inequality corresponds to A:
$$F-[(M\mu_M+m\mu_m)g+(\mu_M-\mu_m)T\sin\alpha>F-(M\mu_M+m\mu_m)g$$
3)The in verse of 2.
 
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