Friction on Inclined Planes
Learning Objective
I can predict whether an object will slide down an inclined plane based on the angle of inclination and the coefficient of friction.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. List the forces acting on an object resting on an inclined plane with friction. For each force, describe its direction relative to the inclined plane.
2. Explain how the angle of inclination affects the component of gravity acting parallel to the inclined plane. How does this component influence the likelihood of the object sliding down the plane?
3. Define the coefficient of friction (μ) and explain how it relates to the friction force between the object and the inclined plane.
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Physics 4.7 Friction & Forces at Angles (6 of 8) Inclined Plane - Friction
Michel van Biezen