Friction on an Inclined Plane

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can calculate the force of friction acting on an object sliding down an inclined plane.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem

Flipping Physics

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A block weighing 10 N is placed on an incline of 20 degrees. Calculate the force of static friction acting on the block just before it starts to slide down the incline. Show all work. A 15 N box is resting on an incline of 30 degrees. Determine the force of static friction acting on the box right before it begins to slide. Show all work.

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