Friction on Inclined Planes
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Objective
I can calculate the force of friction acting on an object on an inclined plane.
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Define the force of friction and explain how it opposes motion on an inclined plane.
Explain how the normal force is calculated for an object on an inclined plane when an additional force is applied to the object at an angle.
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“A 5 kg block rests on an inclined plane angled at 30° to the horizontal. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the plane is 0.4. Calculate the force of static friction acting on the block. A 10 kg box is being pushed up an inclined plane angled at 20° to the horizontal. A force of 30 N is applied parallel to the plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the plane is 0.2. Calculate the force of kinetic friction acting on the box.”
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