Friction on Inclines
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the angle of the plane, the coefficient of friction, and the object's weight.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the coefficient of friction and explain how it affects the force of friction between two surfaces.
2. Describe the forces acting on an object placed on an inclined plane with friction. Include a free body diagram in your explanation.
3. Explain how the angle of an inclined plane affects the component of gravitational force acting parallel to the plane (mg sin θ).
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Educational Video
Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (2 of 2) With Friction
Michel van Biezen