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Friction on an incline

Laws of Motion · ch05-laws-of-motion

Net acceleration along an incline with friction as a function of angle.

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  • acceleration a(θ)6.794 m/s²
a=g(sin⁡θ−μcos⁡θ)a = g(\sin\theta - \mu\cos\theta)
Try this: Below the angle of repose (tan⁻¹ μ), acceleration is negative — block won't slide.

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