Final answer:
The normal force on the 1kg block is 9.8N. The normal force on the 2kg block depends on the angle of incline. The acceleration of the system can be found by solving the equations of motion. The tension in string 1 and string 2 can be found by analyzing the forces on each block.
Step-by-step explanation:
The normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it. It is always perpendicular to the surface and acts in the opposite direction to the force of gravity. In this case:
- For the 1kg block on level ground, the normal force is equal to the weight of the block, which is 1kg * 9.8m/s^2 = 9.8N.
- For the 2kg block on the inclined plane, the normal force can be found by resolving the weight of the block into components. The normal force can be calculated as the component of the weight perpendicular to the inclined plane, which is m*g*cos(theta), where theta is the angle of incline.
- The acceleration of the system can be found by solving the equations of motion for the blocks. It will depend on the net force acting on the system and the total mass of the system.
- The tension in string 1 can be found by analyzing the forces acting on the 1kg block. It is equal to the force applied to the block minus the force of friction, if there is any.
- The tension in string 2 can be found by analyzing the forces acting on the 2kg block. It is equal to the force applied to the block minus the force of friction, if there is any.