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Just a simple question, there's a mass on an incline surface and if the parallel force is greater than the frictional force would the mass be accelerating at a constant rate or increasing rate?
Acceleration down slope constant or increasing?
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In summary, the question is about a mass on an incline surface and whether it will accelerate at a constant or increasing rate if the parallel force is greater than the frictional force. The expert concludes that the resulting acceleration will be constant, leading to a change in velocity.
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Ask yourself: Are the forces acting on the mass constant or increasing?
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Doc Al said:
Im pretty sure constant?
Sorry if it seems stupid, just puzzled (I don't do physics)
Appreciate the help
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Right. So the resulting acceleration is constant. Which means the velocity is changing.MourningTide said:
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask--and then it appears on the next test!
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Ok thank you very much, I am doing a math task on vectors you see :)
Related to Acceleration down slope constant or increasing?
1. What is acceleration down slope?
Acceleration down slope refers to the rate at which an object's velocity increases while moving down a slope. It is a measure of how quickly the object's speed changes as it moves down the slope.
2. Is acceleration down slope constant or increasing?
The answer to this question depends on the slope itself. On a frictionless slope, the acceleration down slope will be constant and equal to the force of gravity. However, if there is friction present, the acceleration down slope will decrease as the object moves down the slope due to the opposing force of friction.
3. How is acceleration down slope calculated?
Acceleration down slope is calculated using the formula a = gsinθ, where a is the acceleration, g is acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and θ is the angle of the slope. This formula assumes a frictionless slope.
4. What factors can affect acceleration down slope?
The main factor that affects acceleration down slope is the presence of friction. Other factors that may affect it include the mass and shape of the object, and the angle of the slope.
5. How does acceleration down slope affect an object's speed?
Acceleration down slope directly affects an object's speed. A higher acceleration down slope will result in a faster increase in speed, while a lower acceleration down slope will result in a slower increase in speed. In the case of friction, the acceleration down slope may decrease as the object's speed increases, resulting in a less significant change in speed.
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