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
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What is the definition of static friction, and how does it differ from kinetic friction?
Describe the forces acting on a book resting on an inclined plane just before it starts to slide. Include a brief explanation of each force.
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Exit ticket
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“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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