Inclined Plane Friction: Independent of Mass?

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Friction on an inclined plane is influenced by the normal force, which is calculated as mgcos(alpha). This means that while the maximum friction force (Ffmax) depends on mass, the coefficient of friction remains independent of mass. The confusion arises from the distinction between the coefficient of friction and the actual frictional force. Thus, while the frictional force increases with mass, the coefficient itself does not. Understanding this difference clarifies the relationship between mass and friction on inclined planes.
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I heard somewhere that friction on an inclined plane is independent of the mass of the object. However on youtube, it says Ffmax is mgcos alpha. How is this correct, because it will mean the friction in not independent of the mass of the object.

Thanks a lot.
 
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Jandaberg123 said:
I heard somewhere that friction on an inclined plane is independent of the mass of the object. However on youtube, it says Ffmax is mgcos alpha. How is this correct, because it will mean the friction in not independent of the mass of the object.

Thanks a lot.

Friction depends on the force applied normal to the surface. In an inclined plance, this force is mgcos(alpha). Youtube is correct then!
 
Hassan2 said:
Friction depends on the force applied normal to the surface. In an inclined plance, this force is mgcos(alpha). Youtube is correct then!

Thanks, I just checked again and realized that the friction COEFFICIENT is independent of the mass, not the friction.
 

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