Friction on an Inclined Plane
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Objective
I can calculate the force of friction acting on an object sliding down an inclined plane.
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Practice
7 questions
Describe the forces acting on an object sliding down an inclined plane. Include the direction of each force in your explanation.
If an object is sliding down an inclined plane at a constant speed, what can you conclude about the net force acting on the object? Explain your reasoning.
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Exit ticket
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“An object of mass 10 kg is placed on an inclined plane that makes a 30-degree angle with the horizontal. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.4, calculate the force of friction acting on the object as it slides down the incline. Show your work. A 15 kg box is sliding down an inclined plane with an angle of 45 degrees. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.5, calculate the force of friction acting on the box. Show your work.”
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