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Deepak K Kapur
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While deriving formulas/describing motion on an inclined plane, why don't we take into account the shape of the object undergoing motion?
e.g.
1. If I take an inclined plane and place a ball on it, only a small amount of inclination would make the ball move down the plane...
But...
2. If a take a matchbox and place it on the inclined plane, a lot of inclination would make it move down...
Why aren't such factors taken into account?
e.g.
1. If I take an inclined plane and place a ball on it, only a small amount of inclination would make the ball move down the plane...
But...
2. If a take a matchbox and place it on the inclined plane, a lot of inclination would make it move down...
Why aren't such factors taken into account?