Friction on Inclined Planes
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. Define the term "coefficient of friction" and explain how it relates to the force of friction.
2. Draw a free body diagram of a box resting on an inclined plane with friction. Label all the forces acting on the box.
3. Explain why the normal force is equal to mg cos θ on an inclined plane, where θ is the angle of the incline.
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Physics - Mechanics: The Inclined Plane (2 of 2) With Friction
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