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 term "coefficient of friction" and explain what it represents in the context of an object on an inclined plane.
A box is placed on an inclined plane. Draw a free body diagram showing all the forces acting on the box, including the force of gravity, the normal force, and the force of friction. Label each force clearly.
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“A 10 kg box is on an inclined plane angled at 20° to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between the box and the plane is 0.3. Calculate the force of friction acting on the box. (Use g = 9.8 m/s²) A 25 kg block rests on an inclined plane that makes an angle of 45° with the horizontal. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the plane is 0.15, what is the force of friction acting on the block? (Use g = 9.8 m/s²)”
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