Friction on Inclines

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can predict the motion of an object on an inclined plane by analyzing the forces acting on it, including friction.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

View questions preview

1. Define the term "coefficient of friction" and explain how it affects the force of friction between two surfaces.

2. Draw a free body diagram of a box sitting at rest on an inclined plane with friction. Label all forces acting on the box.

3. Explain how the angle of an inclined plane affects the component of gravitational force acting parallel to the plane (mg sin θ).

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (2 of 2) With Friction

Michel van Biezen

Create Your Own Lesson

Generate a custom lesson plan like this one in minutes with Insta~Lesson