Friction on an Inclined Plane

Grade 1045 minutes

Learning Objective

I can conduct an experiment to measure the frictional force on an object at various angles of inclination and analyze the results.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what happens to the frictional force acting on an object as the angle of inclination of the plane increases.

2. Describe the role of the normal force in determining the frictional force on an inclined plane.

3. A 20 kg mass is placed on an incline at an angle of 45°. If the coefficient of friction is 0.3, calculate the frictional force acting on the mass.

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

Michel van Biezen

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