Finding the frictional force of a block

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The discussion focuses on calculating the frictional force acting on a block, emphasizing the importance of understanding the normal force and acceleration. The user expresses uncertainty about their calculations and seeks clarification on whether their approach to finding acceleration is correct. Key factors affecting the frictional force include the object's orientation, such as whether it is on an incline. The conversation highlights the necessity of providing specific details about the scenario to facilitate accurate assistance.

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Instead of answering all the questions being asked bfeore i make the topic, I'm just going to show you a scan of what I'm being asked for:

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Basically, I got down the normal force, and Idk if made a mistake when i tried to find acceleration and overall tired myself out with this 1

I just want to know if i made a mistake calculating acceleration or if it's something else i have no idea about
 
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It depends on what the object is doing and how it's situated...are we on an incline? Maybe post your givens and what you've done so far.
 

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