Friction on an Inclined Plane

Friction on an Inclined Plane

Grade 8 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can analyze the effects of friction on the motion of an object on an inclined plane by solving a real-world problem involving a snowy mountain.

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Friction on Inclined Plane

Practice Questions

9 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A sled weighing 80 kg is sliding down a snowy incline that makes an angle of 25 degrees with the horizontal. Calculate the force of friction acting on the sled if it is moving at a constant speed. Show all work. A snowboarder with a mass of 65 kg is descending a snowy slope inclined at an angle of 30 degrees. Determine the force of friction acting on the snowboarder if they maintain a constant velocity. Show all work.

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