How Do You Calculate Kinetic Friction on an Incline?

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To calculate kinetic friction on an incline, first determine the block's acceleration using the distance and time, which is found to be 4.9 m/s². The total acceleration includes the effects of friction, which must be considered when calculating the coefficient of kinetic friction. It is suggested to find the frictional force before calculating the coefficient of kinetic friction. The speed of the block after sliding 2.60 m can also be derived from the calculated acceleration. Understanding the interplay of forces on the block is crucial for accurate calculations.
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A 3.30 kg block starts from rest at the top of a 30.0° incline and slides 2.60 m down the incline in 1.50 s.
(a) Find the acceleration of the block.
4.9 m/s2
(b) Find the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the incline.

(c) Find the frictional force acting on the block.
N
(d) Find the speed of the block after it has slid a distance of 2.60 m.
Im very confused on even how to approach this.
 
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your answer for (a) would be true if there was no friction. you're supposed to find the
acceleration from the distance and the time.

The real acceleration will be the sum of all the other forces on the block, including the frictional force.

do (c) before (b)
 

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