Friction on Inclines
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the forces acting on it, including 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 of wood resting on an inclined plane. Label all forces acting on the block.
3. A box is placed on an inclined plane. What measurements would you need to take to determine whether the box will slide down the plane? Explain why each measurement is important.
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