Friction on Inclined Planes

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Learning Objective

I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the forces acting on it.

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

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

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5 min

A 20 kg box is placed on a 30° incline. The coefficient of friction between the box and the incline is 0.3. Will the box slide down the incline? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning. A 10 kg block is on a 45° incline. The coefficient of friction between the block and the incline is 0.5. Will the block slide down the incline? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning.

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