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What is the condition for block b to move downwards

A) mb/ma > sin theta - mew cos theta

B) mb/ma > cos theta + mew sin theta

C) mb/ma > sin theta + mew cos theta

D) mb/ma > cos theta - mew sin theta

And what would the condition for the block to move upwards

A) mb/ma < sin theta - mew cos theta

B) mb/ma < cos theta + mew sin theta

C) mb/ma < sin theta + mew cos theta

D) mb/ma < cos theta - mew sin theta

What is the condition for block b to move downwards A) mb/ma > sin theta - mew-example-1
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this question, draw the Free Body Diagram (FBD) for the whole system such that

theta < 90, it will be more clearer that way.

What is the condition for block b to move downwards A) mb/ma > sin theta - mew-example-1
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