Friction on Inclines
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Objective
I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the angle of the incline and the coefficient of friction.
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Practice
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List the forces acting on an object resting on an inclined plane with friction. For each force, briefly describe its direction.
Explain how the angle of the incline affects the component of gravity acting parallel to the plane (mg sin θ).
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Exit ticket
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“A 2 kg block is placed on an incline of 20°. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the incline is 0.3. Will the block slide down the incline? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning. A box is on an inclined plane with an angle of 35°. The coefficient of static friction between the box and the plane is 0.6. Will the box slide down the incline? Show your calculations and explain your reasoning.”
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