Friction on Inclines
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can predict the motion of an object on an inclined plane by considering the forces of gravity and friction.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words how friction affects the motion of an object on an inclined plane.
2. Draw a free body diagram for a block sliding down an inclined plane with friction. Label all forces acting on the block.
3. A box is placed on an inclined plane. Describe the steps you would take to determine if the box will slide down the plane, given the angle of the incline and the coefficient of static friction.
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