- #1
adorrea
- 4
- 0
Homework Statement
A block begins to slide down a ramp after being elevated to an angle of 53.75 degrees. What is the coefficient of static friction?
How do i find the coefficient of friction
- Thread starter adorrea
- Start date
Click For Summary
Homework Help Overview
The problem involves determining the coefficient of static friction for a block sliding down a ramp inclined at 53.75 degrees. The context is centered around the principles of friction and inclined planes.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants discuss relevant formulas related to inclined planes and friction, including the normal and net forces. There are questions about whether the mass of the block needs to be determined for the calculations.
Discussion Status
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the treatment of mass in the equations, suggesting it may not be necessary to find the specific value.
Contextual Notes
Assumptions about the acceleration being zero are mentioned, which may influence the approach to the problem. There is also a focus on the angle of the incline and its relationship to the forces involved.
A block begins to slide down a ramp after being elevated to an angle of 53.75 degrees. What is the coefficient of static friction?
- #2
Villyer
- 294
- 0
What formulas do you know regarding incline planes and friction?
- #3
adorrea
- 4
- 0
normal force=m*g*sin of angle and net force= m*g* cos of angle
- #4
adorrea
- 4
- 0
will i have to find the mass of the block first
- #5
tiny-tim
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
- 25,837
- 258
hi adorrea! 
no, call the mass "m" …
(and assume the acceleration is 0)
adorrea said:
no, call the mass "m" …
it'll cancel out in the end 
(and assume the acceleration is 0)
Similar threads
- · Replies 6 ·
- · Replies 4 ·
- · Replies 3 ·
- · Replies 16 ·
- · Replies 16 ·
- · Replies 2 ·