Question: Two boxes with masses m 1 and m 2 lean on each other on an inclined plane, with box m 2 closer to the floor

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 u1 and the coefficient of kinetic friction of box 2 is u2(with p1< U2). 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 0 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.

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