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A block of mass M = 5kg is placed on an incline of θ\theta = 30 degrees. There is a frictional force opposing the movement of the block with a coefficient of friction, μ\mu = 0.2. Determine the acceleration of the block. Draw a free body diagram to help find the answer.

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Determine the acceleration of the system if M = 5 kg and m = 10 kg and θ\theta = 30 degrees. There is also a coefficient of friction, μ\mu = 0.2. Use a free body diagram to determine the tension in the rope and the acceleration of the system.