Mechanics -- Object sliding again with friction

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The original poster describes a problem involving an object sliding down a 45-degree inclined plane, having traveled a distance of 0.36 meters and reaching a speed of 2 m/s. The goal is to calculate the coefficient of friction.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants suggest starting with a clear sketch of the inclined plane and the forces acting on the object. There are discussions about the essential vectors involved, including weight, normal force, and friction force. The original poster questions the relevance of distance and velocity in calculating the coefficient of friction and considers whether static or dynamic friction should be addressed.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging in clarifying the forces at play and the necessary components for solving the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the drawing of force vectors and the need to express forces in terms of weight. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored, particularly concerning the acceleration of the object.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions difficulties in uploading an image, which may affect the clarity of the discussion. There is also an indication of uncertainty regarding the application of static versus dynamic friction in the context of the problem.

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first of all- yes,i looked into similar topics,did not succeed :(

My problem : The objects slides down on a plane which located 45degrees with respect to surface. It slides s=0.36m down, it reaches v=2m/s. I have to calculate the coefficient of friction.

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There is image( sorry for some reason, i could not upload it directly to here)
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http://postimg.org/image/uof2i65zv/

So the friction coef. F_friction=(mu)*F_reaction -> (mu)=F_f/F_r
From image above, its easy to see,that tan(alpha)=mu,so it seems too easy.

And what for i need s and v values? I suppose it could be because i just calculated the static friction ,not the dynamic,yes? If i should calculate the dynamic one,could someone help ,please?
 
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I think that you should start with a clear sketch of the inclined plane, with the sliding object and the forces involved... I've seen your image, and it doesn't seem clear to me...
 
NTW said:
I think that you should start with a clear sketch of the inclined plane, with the sliding object and the forces involved... I've seen your image, and it doesn't seem clear to me...

I can't imagine what can i ad, there is Force of friction,reaction and mg, corresponding counter forces..
 
The essential vectors that you should draw clearly are:

1) The weight mg
2) One of its components, normal to the plane
3) The other component, parallel to the plane
4) The friction force.
 
NTW said:
The essential vectors that you should draw clearly are:

1) The weight mg
2) One of its components, normal to the plane
3) The other component, parallel to the plane
4) The friction force.

http://postimg.org/image/6ztyvaf4r/

F_F is the friction force.
And now there is components of mg!
 
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You should list those forces, one by one, as functions of mg. Then, write down the expression of the net force along the plane.

After that, you should ask yourself: does the object accelerate in his sliding motion? And by how much?

There may be other approaches to the problem, of course. That's just my way of solving it, that I believe correct...
 

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