Do Mass and Friction Affect Velocity on an Inclined Plane?

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Two blocks of different masses rolling down an inclined plane will have the same velocity if there is no friction, as gravity affects all objects equally regardless of mass. The discussion also raises a question about whether removing metal rods from a plastic boat and placing them in a tub will cause the water level to rise, which relates to the principles of displacement. Participants encourage sharing existing knowledge to better address these questions, emphasizing the importance of understanding gravity and motion on an incline. The conversation highlights the need for foundational concepts in physics to solve these problems effectively. Engaging with these questions can enhance comprehension of basic physical principles.
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1.) if there are two blocks of different masses rolling down an inclined plane, will their velocity be same? if so then how? there's no friction between the plane and the blocks.

2.) there is a plastic boat in a tub, filled with metal rods. if the metal rods are taken out of the boat and put into the tub, will the level of water in the tub rise? please explain this with basic concepts.
 
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Good questions. How would you answer them?
 
i don't know. that's why i posted it!
 
thanks! :D
but what about the other question? :(
 
firecool1 said:
i don't know. that's why i posted it!
Well, these sound a lot like homework questions. The best way for us to help is for you to tell us what you've come up with so far and where you are stuck.

For the first one, what do you know about gravity and falling objects? How is motion down an incline different from just falling?
 

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