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Find the maximum value of M//m in the situation shown in figure so that the system remains at rest. Friction coefficient at both the contacts `mu`. Discuss the situation when `tanthetagtmu`

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ure shows the forces acting on the two blocks. As we aree looking for the maximum value off M/m. the equilibrium is limiting. Hence, the frictioN/Al forces are equal to `mu` times the corresponding normal forces.

elquilibrium of the block m gives
T=muN_1 and N_1=mg`
which gives
`T=mu mg`......i
Next, consider the equilibrium of the block M. Taking components parallel to the incline
T+muN_2=Mg sintheta`
Taking components normal to the incline
`N_2=Mg costheta`
These give `T=Mg(sintheta-mu costheta)`..........ii
From i and i `mu mg=Mg(sintheta-mu cotheta)`
or, `M/m=mu/(sintheta-mucosthheta)`
`tanthetaltmu, (sinthet-mu costheta)lt0` and the system wil not slide for any value of M/m.
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