Question: Answer all parts with full work showing. Two boxes with masses m 1 and m 2 lean on each other on an inclined plane, with

Answer all parts with full work showing.
Two boxes with masses m1 and m2 lean on each other on an inclined plane, with box m2 closer to the floor than box m1. The boxes are made of different materials such that the coefficient of kinetic friction of box 1 is 1 and the coefficient of kinetic friction of box 2 is 2(with 12). The height of the inclined plane is h and the length of the incline in l. Initially you are holding box m2 such that neither box is moving.
a. In terms of the given quantities write an equation for the angle that the base of the incline makes with the horizontal.
b. Draw a co-ordinate system that has one axis parallel to the inclined plane (call it x') and one axis perpendicular to the inclined plane (call it y'), and then determine the coefficients of the gravitational acceleration with respect to the x' and y' directions of this new co-ordinate system.
c. Draw a free body diagram of the system (box 1 and box 2 separately) with respect to the x' and y' co-ordinate system from part b). Label ALL forces.
d. If you now let go of box m2 and the boxes begin sliding together (i.e. in contact) down the incline, write the equations for the acceleration (derived from Newton's 2nd Law) of box 1 with respect to the x' and y' axes (Note: I want 2 equations, one for the acceleration in the x' direction, and one for the acceleration along the y' direction).
e. If you now let go of box m2 and the boxes begin sliding together down the incline together (i.e. in contact), write the equations for the acceleration (derived from Newton's 2nd Law) of box 2 with respect to the x' and y' axes (Note: I want 2 equations, one for the acceleration along the x' direction, and one for the acceleration along the y' direction).
f. Based on your above equations, derive an equation for the acceleration of box m2 along the x' axis that depends only on ,1,2,m1,m2 and g.
g. Derive an equation for the magnitude of the contact force between the 2 boxes in terms of the parameters ,1,2,m1,m2 and g.
h. At what angle will the boxes have an acceleration of 0 along the incline, express your answer in terms of 1,2,m1,m2 and g?
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