Friction on Inclines
Learning Objective
I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the forces of friction and gravity.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words how the force of gravity acting on an object on an inclined plane is broken down into components. Why is this necessary for analyzing the forces?
2. Draw a free body diagram for a block of wood resting on an inclined plane. Label all forces acting on the block, including the force of gravity and its components, the normal force, and the force of static friction.
3. A box is placed on an inclined plane with an angle θ. Describe the conditions under which the box will remain stationary. Your answer should relate the forces acting on the box.
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