Problem 5: Referring to the image to the right, the mass of block 1 is m1 = 3.2 kg while the mass of block 2 is m2 = 8.5 kg. The coefficient of friction between m1 and the inclined surface is μ = 0.36. The inclined surface is at an angle θ = 31° above the horizontal.
Write an equation for the magnitude of this system's acceleration. Use the variables from the problem statement together with g for acceleration from gravity in order to write your equation.