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Does mass affect the speed of an object sliding down an inclined plane?
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∙ 10y ago
No it does not: an objects force due to gravity while going downhill depends on its mass, but the net force is also based on mass - and it just so happens that the mass cancels out when solving for acceleration. so an object with a higher mass results in the same acceleration.
Side note: This is not completely true because of air resistance. But if you were wondering what would happen on the moon, a Styrofoam ball and a ball of silver will roll at the same speed :D
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoWeight (or mass) can be seen as a force pushing perpendicular to the hill or what we call the force of gravity = mass x gravity (9.8 m/s^2). The weight's affect on an object moving downhill is not that significant and should not be the only factor considered. It can sometimes however, add to the force of friction and slow the object down slightly but this is not usually the case. Instead, focus more on the force of kinetic friction acting on the object and also the angle of the hill.
Hope this helped!
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∙ 10y agoIf there's any friction on the plane, then yes.
If it were a frictionless plane, then no.
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What is the effect using an inclined plane to lift an object?
no
An inclined plane makes work easier by increasing the distance an object must be moved and changing what other factor?
Moving an object up an inclined plane requires less force compared to lifting it straight up. An inclined plane makes work easier by increasing the distance an object must be moved and changing the height that it spans.decreasing the force.
Is it true that frictional force on a sliding body on a plane is always directed at the angle of friction to the normal?
The frictional force on a sliding body on a plane will be acting parallel to the plane against the motion of the body. But the magnitude of the (kinetic) friction force is proportional to the weight component normal to the plane. The weight component parallel to the plane is the force that tends to slide the body down the inclined plane. When the sliding body has acquire steady velocity, the friction force is equal to the body's sliding force.
Describe uniformly accelerated motion in an inclined plane?
a body sliding down an inclined plane also moves with constant acceleration on account of gravity, but the acceleration down the plane is very much less than the acceleration of free falling body, especially if the angle made by the plane with the horizontal is small
What is a simple machine that changes the direction of force to lift an object?
An inclined plane (ramp).
How does making the slope of an inclined plane less steep affect the amount of force needed to move an object?
It requires less force to move an object up an inclined plane if the slope is less steep.
Can you give me an example of an inclined plane?
A sliding board at the playground.
Do the surface types on an inclined plane affect the speed of a hot wheel on an inclined plane?
I have no idea why.
How do you build an inclined plane?
An inclined plane is a very simple object. You can take a plank of wood and prop up one end with a brick, and you will have an inclined plane.
An object is on a frictionless inclined plane The plane is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees with the horizontal What is the objects acceleration?
.50g
What condition must exist so that an object placed on an inclined plane will not slide down the plane?
the inclined plane must be very rough
What condition must exist so that an object place on an inclined plane will not slide down the plane?
the inclined plane must be very rough
What is the inclined plane used for?
An inclined plane is a type of simple machine that makes it easier to move object up or downhill.
How does the type of surface of an inclined plane affect how far or fast an object rolls?
If the surface is sticky the energy needed to break the "sticky" ionic bonds will not be able to contribute to the motion of the object rolling down the inclined surface.
What is effect of using an inclined plane to lift an object?
no
What is the effect using an inclined plane to lift an object?
no
When a person is using an inclined plane it decreases the amount of what need to move an object?
When a person is using an inclined plane it decreases the amount of force needed to move the object.
