Inclined Plane with Pulley
Inclined Plane with Pulley

 

Code Number: 1K20.35

Demo Title: Inclined Plane - Angle of Repose

Condition: Good

Principle: Coefficient of Static and Kinetic Friction

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Inclined Plane with Pulley, Spring Scale (Newton's), Wood Blocks with Tire Treads, and Bricks.

Procedure:

Clamp the inclined plane to the table and set at a desired angle.  The vector forces on the block may be shown with a Newton Scale.

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University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #132
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #132
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #133
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #133
1K20.35 - Inclined Plane - Angle of Repose
1K20.35 - Dr. James Wetzel, PHYS 1611 - Friction on an Incline Plane
1K20.35 - University of Maryland QOTW Question #132 Part 1
1K20.35 - University of Maryland QOTW Question #132 Part 2
1K20.35 - University of Maryland QOTW Answer #132
1K20.35 - University of Maryland QOTW Question #133
1K20.35 - University of Maryland QOTW Answer #133