Friction of a sliding mass on a slope

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The discussion centers on the physics of a sliding mass on a slope, specifically focusing on the role of kinetic and static friction. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the normal force, defined as N=mg*cos(theta), which is crucial for calculating both static and kinetic friction. The relationship between these forces and free body diagrams is highlighted as essential for analyzing the motion of the mass on the incline. A clear understanding of these concepts is necessary to solve problems related to friction on slopes.

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  • Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
  • Knowledge of static and kinetic friction coefficients
  • Familiarity with free body diagrams
  • Basic trigonometry for calculating forces on inclined planes
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  • Study the principles of Newton's laws of motion in detail
  • Learn about the coefficients of static and kinetic friction
  • Practice drawing and analyzing free body diagrams
  • Explore the calculations involved in inclined plane problems
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Students of physics, educators teaching mechanics, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of friction on slopes will benefit from this discussion.

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Homework Statement
Under which condition will the sliding stop? Show how you found this condition.
When the sliding stops, what distance will be traveled since t=0?
Relevant Equations
At t=0, its velocity is V0
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Could you please help me with this? I guess move of the mass will be determined with kinetic friction.
 
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What are your thoughts? How does this relate to what you have been studying?

You must make a serious attempt at the problem yourself before we can help.
 
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PeroK said:
What are your thoughts? How does this relate to what you have been studying?

You must make a serious attempt at the problem yourself before we can help.
Static friction is N=mg*costheta as far as I know.
 
raspberrypienjoyer said:
Static friction is N=mg*costheta as far as I know.
That's the normal force due to gravity. How is kinetic friction related to that.

Also, have you learned about free body diagrams?
 
What force is sliding it down the ramp and what is that force equal to if the block is stopped?
 

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