Question: The three objects in the figure are connected by a light cord. A triangular structure is oriented such that its base rests upon a horizontal

The three objects in the figure are connected by a light cord. A triangular structure is oriented such that its base rests upon a horizontal surface, its right side is perpendicular to its base, and its left side forms an incline of angle ? with the base. A pulley is attached to the structure's apex. Three objects (masses m, 2m, and M) are connected by two cords (tensions T1 and T2) and arranged as follows Masses 2m and m are, respectively, attached to the left and right ends of cord T1 such that mass m is nearest to the structure's apex. Masses m and M are, respectively, attached to the left and right ends of cord T2 such that cord T2 passes over the pulley and mass M hangs freely. (a) If the inclined plane is frictionless, find the following, assuming the system is in equilibrium. (Use the following as necessary: m, g, and ?.) mass M = tension T1 = tension T2 = (b) If the value of M is double that from part (a), find the following 

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