Friction on Inclines

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can predict the motion of an object on an inclined plane by analyzing the forces of gravity, friction, and the normal force.

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7 min

Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A 2 kg block rests on an inclined plane. The angle of the incline is 20°, and the coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane is 0.3. Will the block slide down the incline? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning. (Assume g = 9.8 m/s²) A book is placed on an inclined plane. The angle of the incline is 10°. If the force of gravity parallel to the incline is 3 N, and the maximum force of static friction is 2.5 N, will the book slide? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning.

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