Is Fgy the Same as FN in a System with Two Masses and Friction?

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Please do not delete parts of your post after you have received help on schoolwork problems
Homework Statement
what is the acceleration and tension of this system
Coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.5
“” “ static “ = 0.6
Mass1 = 20kg
Mass2= 12kg
Relevant Equations
F= ma
Fg = mg
I am just confused on how to find the normal force/ FN of the first object. My classmates are saying Fgy is the exact same as Fn but I don’t get why

Fgy= Fg sin theta
Fgy= (20)(9.81) (sin35)
Fgy= 112.5

Fgy = FN
 
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Your classmates are wrong. Having said that, your expression is incorrect. Draw a force diagram for m1 and you will see why. Hint: sine = opposite/hypotenuse; cosine = adjacent/hypotenuse.
 
kuruman said:
Your classmates are wrong. Having said that, your expression is incorrect. Draw a force diagram for m1 and you will see why. Hint: sine = opposite/hypotenuse; cosine = adjacent/hypotenuse.
Ok, thank you
 
berkeman said:
Is there a diagram that goes with this problem?
There was, but now it's gone. It showed two masses, m1 on an incline attached to a rope over a pulley to a m2 hanging straight down.
 
Thanks @kuruman -- I looked in the post history and didn't see a figure. OP must have deleted it after you helped them.