Since ToastyO seems to want me to Become Smarter Via Programming, I give him the Following question...
In the pic shown below, the masses m1 and m2 are given, as well as the coefficients of kinetic friction (Mk) and static friction (Ms) between mass m1 and the table. The table is not level but is sloped at an angle theta (assumed to be known) below the horizontal. Assume the pilleys are ideal (massless frictionless) and the cord has negligable mass and does not stretch. The cord is parallel to the table. The rod to which the cord is attached is rigid and immobile. Mass 2 starts at distance h to the floor.
a) Show how to determine whether mass 1 will move when this system is released fron rest. Express your answer in terms of a condition which must be met.
b) Assuming the condition found above is satisfied, show how to find the accelerations of both masses
c) Show how to find the time it takes mass m2 to hit the floor.
Stephen