Inlined Planes Flashcards
1
Q
State the relationship between the normal and weight forces of an object placed on a flat surface.
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On an inclined plane, what is the relationship between the normal and weight forces of an object?
2
Q
For an object sliding down a slope, what does the perpendicular and parallel components of the weight force represent?
A
The perpendicular component represents the normal force and the vertical force represents the net force.
3
Q
Describe the conditions for an object to remain at rest on an inclined plane with friction. What must the frictional force be equal to?
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