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Homework Statement
A toy cart of mass M1 moves on frictionless wheels as it is pulled by a string under tension T. A block of mass M2 rests on top of the cart. The coefficient of static friction between the block and cart is μ. The cart is moving up a ramp at angle θ. Find an expression for the maximum tension, T, that will not cause the block to slide off the cart.
No variables given, obviously, since I need to simplify an expression
Homework Equations
Fs = m μ
Weight = m g
I don't know any others, this is the problem.
The Attempt at a Solution
I know how to do the algebra to get an expression. I just don't know what formulas I can use to find the expression. I'm completely stumped. The entire setup with the cart is just odd to me, I've never seen anything like it. The tension in the string applies equally to the block on top of the cart yes? So I need to somehow find the maximum static friction force for the block?