Pulling masses in different ways on a rough surface

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The discussion focuses on comparing the acceleration of two systems with different coefficients of friction on a rough surface. It establishes that when the coefficients of friction are equal (μM = μm), 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, when μM is greater than μm, the system with the higher coefficient accelerates slower. The equations provided clarify the relationship between force, mass, and friction in determining acceleration.

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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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