Friction on an Inclined Plane

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Learning Objective

I can calculate the force of friction acting on an object sliding down an inclined plane.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Describe the forces acting on an object sliding down an inclined plane. Include the direction of each force in your explanation.

2. If an object is sliding down an inclined plane at a constant speed, what can you conclude about the net force acting on the object? Explain your reasoning.

3. Given an inclined plane with an angle of 30 degrees, calculate the coefficient of kinetic friction if the object is sliding down with constant velocity. Show your work.

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Friction on Inclined Plane

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