Friction on an Inclined Plane

Unknown Grade45 minutes

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. What is the definition of static friction, and how does it differ from kinetic friction?

2. Describe the forces acting on a book resting on an inclined plane just before it starts to slide. Include a brief explanation of each force.

3. If the angle of an inclined plane is increased to 30 degrees, how would this affect the force of static friction acting on a book? Explain your reasoning.

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