Two blocks of masses M and m are connected by a light rope which passes over a frictionless pulley. Mass M sits on an inclined plane with an angle of inclination of 30° (Fig. 5-34). The coefficient of static friction between mass M and the inclined plane is 0.22, while m = 3.0 kg. (a) Determine the largest and smallest possible values of M for which the system remains in equilibrium. (b) Calculate the force of static friction on the block of mass M if M = 6 kg.

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Two blocks of masses M and m are connected by a light rope which passes over a frictionless pulley. Mass M sits on an inclined plane with an angle of inclination of 30° (Fig. 5-34). The coefficient of static friction between mass M and the inclined plane is 0.22, while m = 3.0 kg. (a) Determine the largest and smallest possible values of M for which the system remains in equilibrium. (b) Calculate the force of static friction on the block of mass M if M = 6 kg. 

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|dw:1453010475902:dw| i drew it out :O but how do I do this?