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Friction on Inclines

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how friction helps or hinders objects moving up or down a ramp.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem

Flipping Physics

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe a situation where friction helps an object move *up* a ramp. Explain how friction is helping in this situation. Describe a situation where friction hinders an object moving *down* a ramp. Explain how friction is hindering in this situation. ”

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