Physics ramp/acceleration problem

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two blocks on an inclined plane, focusing on the calculation of acceleration while considering mass, friction, and gravitational forces. The problem is situated within the context of dynamics and friction on an incline.

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Block A has a mass of 5.26 kg and is on a rough incline of 16.0°to the horizontal. Block B has a mass of 4.80 kg and the coefficient of kinetic friction between Block A and the plane is 0.204. What is the acceleration of the blocks?

Equations= fnet=ma

Attempt:(4.8+5.26)a=(4.8)g-(5.26)gsin(16°)-(μ)(9.8)(5.26)(cos(16°))
Therefore a=3.00m/s^2
This comes out to be the wrong answer, according to the key. Help?!
 
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I get 1.7 m/s^2. Tell me if that's right and i will explain.
i think you went wrong on the friction bit. Friction = UN and force N=FG. You didn't add all your masses for some reason on the friction part.
 
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I get 1.7 m/s^2. Tell me if that's right and i will explain.
i think you went wrong on the friction bit. Friction = UN and force N=FG. You didn't add all your masses for some reason on the friction part.

Nope, unfortunately they say that's wrong D:
 
I see what i did XD
Lets see... (If this isn't right, ill shoot myself...JK)Sum of F = ma
Fg - Ff = ma
mg - UN = ma
m1+m2gsin(16) - U X m1+m2cos(16)=m1+m2(a)
a= m1+m2gsin(16) - Ux m1+m2cos(16)/ m1+m2
a= 5.26+4.8sin(16) - 0.204 X 5.26+2.8cos(16)/ 5.26+2.8
a=-1.84
 
a = -1.84 m/s^2 :P
 

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