Frictionless plane at angle of theta=69degrees

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of block 1 on a frictionless inclined plane tilted at 69° with respect to the vertical. The masses involved are 6 kg for block 1 and 3.9 kg for block 2, which is hanging from a pulley. The user attempts to apply Newton's second law (F=ma) but finds the problem complex, particularly in defining the forces acting on the blocks and the role of the pulley. Clarifications are requested regarding the definitions of tension (T) and weight (W), as well as the forces acting on block 1. The conversation highlights the challenges in visualizing the system and setting up the equations correctly.
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Homework Statement



A table is tilted at an angle of θ = 69° with respect to the vertical. Find the magnitude of the new acceleration of block 1. Mass of the block 1 which is on the incline of the plan is 6. Mass of block 2 which is hanging freely from the pulley is 3.9.

Homework Equations



F=ma

The Attempt at a Solution



I drew the free body diagram and started working on block one and set the x-axis parallel to the plane and have the y-axis perpendicular to make it easier. Fnet,alongx=T-Wtan(theta)=m1(a). Then I went on to work on Fnet,alongy=.. and it started looking really complicated. Not sure if I am approaching it correctly.
 
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I am struggling to grasp the problem definition. I can understand that there is a table, which makes an angle of 69^{\circ} with the vertical. It initially as a block M_{1} on the table at rest, and you wish to know the net acceleration. I do not understand your reference to a pulley and block 2, where is the pulley?

Could you also expand on what T and W are?

From what I can see you should have 2 forces acting on the mass, M1. So for your Fnet_along y there should be a maximum of two terms?

Thanks
 
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