Friction on an Inclined Plane

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how friction affects the motion of objects on an inclined plane.

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

A box is placed on an inclined plane that is tilted at an angle of 25 degrees. Explain how the force of static friction acts on the box and what happens to the box as the angle of the incline increases. A toy car is resting on an incline at an angle of 30 degrees. Describe the forces acting on the car, including the role of static friction, and explain what will occur if the incline angle is increased to 35 degrees.

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