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In the figure shown, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the incline is 0.29. Disregard any pulley mass or friction in the pulley.

a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration on the suspended block as it falls?
b) What is the magnitude of the tension acting on the suspended block?
c) What is the speed of the suspended block when it has fallen a distance h=1.0m?

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