Friction on Inclines
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how friction affects an object sliding up or down a ramp.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words how the angle of an inclined plane affects the acceleration of an object sliding down it (assuming no friction).
2. A box is placed on a ramp with no friction. If the angle of the ramp is increased, what happens to the component of gravity acting parallel to the ramp? Explain your answer.
3. A 10 kg block slides down a frictionless ramp angled at 45°. Calculate the acceleration of the block. Show your work. (g = 9.8 m/s²)
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Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (1 of 2) Frictionless
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