Difference between revisions of "Friction on Incline Plane Critical Angle"

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Tilt the ramp until a block starts to slide.  tangent theta = coefficient of static friction.  Tilt the ramp for constant velocity, and the tangent theta = coefficient of kinetic friction.  
Tilt the ramp until a block starts to slide.  tangent theta = coefficient of static friction.  Tilt the ramp for constant velocity, and the tangent theta = coefficient of kinetic friction.  

Revision as of 13:46, 9 December 2022

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Description:

Tilt the ramp until a block starts to slide. tangent theta = coefficient of static friction. Tilt the ramp for constant velocity, and the tangent theta = coefficient of kinetic friction.

Location

  • Ramp Shelf A-1
  • Friction Blocks Drawer 4