To solve this problem involving two blocks connected by a string on an inclined plane with friction, let's analyze each part systematically.

Given Data:

• Mass of the smaller block $m_1 = 4.00 \, \text{kg}$
• Mass of the larger block $m_2 = 8.00 \, \text{kg}$
• Angle of the incline $\theta = 30^\circ$
• Coefficient of kinetic friction for the 4.00 kg block $\mu_1 = 0.250$
• Coefficient of kinetic friction for the 8.00 kg block $\mu_2 = 0.350$

Step-by-Step Solution:

Part A: Calculate the Acceleration of the Smaller Block (4 kg)

1. Forces on the smaller block:

   • Gravitational force component along the incline: $F_{g1} = m_1 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta)$
   • Frictional force opposing motion: $F_{f1} = \mu_1 \cdot m_1 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta)$

2. Net force on the smaller block:

   • $F_{\text{net1}} = F_{g1} - F_{f1} - T$, where $T$ is the tension in the string.

3. Equation for the acceleration: Using $F = m \cdot a$, we get: $m_1 \cdot a = m_1 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_1 \cdot m_1 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta) - T$

Since the two blocks are connected, they will share the same acceleration. This leads us to calculate the acceleration of the system as a whole.

Part B: Calculate the Acceleration of the Larger Block (8 kg)

1. Forces on the larger block:

   • Gravitational force component along the incline: $F_{g2} = m_2 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta)$
   • Frictional force opposing motion: $F_{f2} = \mu_2 \cdot m_2 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta)$

2. Net force on the larger block:

   • $F_{\text{net2}} = F_{g2} - F_{f2} + T$

Combined Equation for the System

The total force for the system (both blocks) is: $F_{\text{net}} = F_{\text{net1}} + F_{\text{net2}}$

The system's total force $F_{\text{net}}$ can be expressed as: $(m_1 + m_2) \cdot a = (m_1 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_1 \cdot m_1 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta)) + (m_2 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_2 \cdot m_2 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta))$

Solving for $a$ gives: $a = \frac{(m_1 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_1 \cdot m_1 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta)) + (m_2 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_2 \cdot m_2 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta))}{m_1 + m_2}$

Part C: Calculate the Tension in the String

1. Using the acceleration value obtained from the combined system analysis, substitute it back into the equation of one block (for example, the 4 kg block) to solve for $T$.
2. Rearranging for $T$ in the equation for the 4 kg block: $T = m_1 \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) - \mu_1 \cdot m_1 \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta) - m_1 \cdot a$

Let's calculate each of these values step-by-step.

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