Step 1:** Identify the forces acting on Block 1:
- Weight Force on block 1 by Earth: \(W_{1E} = 30 \, N\) (downward)
- Tension Force on block 1 by Rope: \(T_{1R} = 2 \, N\) (upward)
- Normal Force on block 1 by Surface: \(N_{1S} = 30 \, N\) (upward)
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