Friction on Inclines

Friction on Inclines

Grade 10 · Science · 45 min· Use Diagrams To Support Your Work

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the angle of the plane, the object's weight, and the coefficient of friction.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (2 of 2) With Friction

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A 20 kg box is placed on an inclined plane with an angle of 20°. The coefficient of friction between the box and the plane is 0.3. Will the box slide down the plane? Show your calculations and use a diagram to support your answer. A 100 kg crate is placed on an inclined plane with an angle of 45°. The coefficient of friction between the crate and the plane is 0.8. Will the crate slide down the plane? Show your calculations and use a diagram to support your answer.

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