Friction on Inclines

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can predict the motion of an object on an inclined plane by analyzing the forces acting on it, including friction.

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Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (2 of 2) With Friction

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Practice

14 min

4 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A 25 kg box is placed on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 20° with the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the box and the incline is 0.15. Calculate the acceleration of the box down the incline. A 10 kg block slides down an inclined plane set at 45° with the horizontal. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.2, determine the acceleration of the block. A 5 kg object is on an inclined plane with an angle of 30° to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the object and the plane is 0.3. What is the acceleration of the object down the inclined plane?

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