The vertical component of this acceleration will be:
A= mgsin^2 θ
The downward fforce exerted by the hamster on the block and on the scle will be
F = -ma
The reading will be like this:
Reading = Mg + mg sin^2 θ
= (0.820) (9.8) + (0.190) (9.8) sin^2 (0)
Reading = 8.036 N