Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Investigate the energy and motion of a block sliding down an inclined plane, with or without friction. The ramp angle can be varied and a variety of materials for the block and ramp can be used. Potential and kinetic energy are reported as the block slides down the ramp. Two experiments can be run simultaneously to compare results as factors are varied.
Launch GizmoInclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Investigate the energy and motion of a block sliding down an inclined plane, with or without friction. The ramp angle can be varied and a variety of materials for the block and ramp can be used. Potential and kinetic energy are reported as the block slides down the ramp. Two experiments can be run simultaneously to compare results as factors are varied.
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Calculating Acceleration for Inclined Planes Excel Worksheet
Calculations for the lesson plan done in Excel.
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Calculating Acceleration for Inclined Planes Answer Key
Answer key for the Inclined Plane Acceleration lesson materials.
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Calculating Acceleration for Inclined Planes
I used this lesson to teach my class about how to calculate forces acting on a block on an inclined plane... (more) the acceleration of the block as it slides down. It was very helpful for the students to use the gizmo to make their own practice problems and test them.
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Very useful for practicing physics problems with inclined planes
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