Acceleration down slope constant or increasing?

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When a mass is on an inclined surface and the parallel force exceeds the frictional force, the mass experiences constant acceleration. This means that while the velocity of the mass is changing, the rate of acceleration remains constant. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the forces acting on the mass to determine the nature of its acceleration. The participants express appreciation for the clarification, highlighting that asking questions is essential for learning. Overall, the acceleration of the mass down the slope is confirmed to be constant.
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Just a simple question, there's a mass on an incline surface and if the parallel force is greater than the frictional force would the mass be accelerating at a constant rate or increasing rate?
 
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Ask yourself: Are the forces acting on the mass constant or increasing?
 
Doc Al said:
Ask yourself: Are the forces acting on the mass constant or increasing?

Im pretty sure constant?

Sorry if it seems stupid, just puzzled (I don't do physics)

Appreciate the help
 
MourningTide said:
Im pretty sure constant?
Right. So the resulting acceleration is constant. Which means the velocity is changing.

Sorry if it seems stupid, just puzzled (I don't do physics)
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask--and then it appears on the next test! :smile:
 
Ok thank you very much, I am doing a math task on vectors you see :)
 

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