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The document outlines a physics problem involving a 10 kg box sliding down a 6-meter ramp inclined at 40° with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.25. It details the steps to calculate the box's acceleration, time to reach the bottom, and final speed, resulting in an acceleration of 4.43 m/s², a time of 1.65 s, and a speed of 7.31 m/s. The conclusion emphasizes the significant impact of variables like angle and friction on motion efficiency.

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Inclined Plane Problem With Graphs Presentation (1)

The document outlines a physics problem involving a 10 kg box sliding down a 6-meter ramp inclined at 40° with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.25. It details the steps to calculate the box's acceleration, time to reach the bottom, and final speed, resulting in an acceleration of 4.43 m/s², a time of 1.65 s, and a speed of 7.31 m/s. The conclusion emphasizes the significant impact of variables like angle and friction on motion efficiency.

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Inclined Plane Problem - Physics

in Action
Exploring motion and forces on an
inclined plane

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The Ramp Problem
• A 10 kg box slides down a ramp inclined at an
angle of 40°.
• Coefficient of kinetic friction: μk = 0.25.
• The ramp is 6 meters long, and the box starts
from rest.

• Tasks:
• - Find the acceleration of the box.
• - Determine the time it takes to reach the
Solution Steps
• Step 1: Calculate the forces acting on the box.
• - Gravitational force components: F∥, F⊥.
• - Frictional force: Ff = μk F⊥.

• Step 2: Use Newton's Second Law to find


acceleration:
• a = Fnet / m.

• Step 3: Use kinematic equations to find:


Physics Concepts Involved
• Forces:
• - Gravitational, normal, and friction forces.

• Kinematics:
• - Motion equations to calculate time and
velocity.

• Dynamics:
• - Newton's Second Law to find acceleration.
Results Summary
• Acceleration: 4.43 m/s².
• Time: 1.65 s.
• Speed at bottom: 7.31 m/s.

• Insights:
• - Steeper angles increase acceleration and
speed.
• - Higher friction reduces motion efficiency.
Conclusion and Questions
• Summary:
• This problem demonstrates the interplay of
forces, friction, and motion on an inclined
plane.

• Takeaway:
• Small changes in variables like angle or friction
coefficient can significantly impact motion.
Graphs of Motion

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