Pulling masses in different ways on a rough surface

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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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