Answer:
Explanation:
m₂ is hanging vertically and m₁ is placed on inclined plane . Both are in limiting equilibrium so on m₁ , limiting friction will act in upward direction as it will tend to slip in downward direct . Tension in cord connecting the masses be T .
For equilibrium of m₁
m₁ g sinα= T + f where f is force of friction
m₁ g sinα= T + μsx m₁ g cosα
m₁ g sinα - μs x m₁ g cosα = T
For equilibrium of m₂
T = m₂g
Putting this value in equation above
m₁ g sinα - μs x m₁ g cosα = m₂g
m₂ = m₁ sinα - μs x m₁ cosα
