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Physics · Topic 36

Inclined planes, friction and normal force

Sub-topic 1 2024 · National Quarterfinal Free

Conditions for zero friction force (true/false)

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Acceleration of an object on a smooth inclined plane: a = g sin(theta)

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Friction between two stacked objects pulled together: coefficient of static friction

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Forces on an object sliding down a smooth inclined plane: true/false

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Sub-topic 5 2026 · National Semifinal Premium

Speed of an object partway down a frictionless inclined plane using energy conservation

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Sub-topic 6 2023 · National One-Eighth Premium

Normal force on an object resting on an inclined plane

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Sub-topic 7 2023 · National Preliminary Premium

Normal force on an object resting on an inclined plane

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Sub-topic 8 2026 · National Preliminary Premium

Limiting friction on an inclined plane at the critical sliding angle (true/false)

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Sub-topic 9 2026 · National Preliminary Premium

Limiting friction on an inclined plane at the critical sliding angle (true/false)

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Sub-topic 10 2024 · National One-Eighth Premium

Conditions under which the friction force on an object is zero (true/false)

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Sub-topic 11 2014 · National Final Premium

Work done by friction is path-dependent (true/false)

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Sub-topic 12 2022 · National Preliminary Premium

Normal force on an inclined plane, fn=mg cosθ

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Sub-topic 13 2023 · National Preliminary Premium

Normal force on an inclined plane, fn=w cosθ, 48n/60°

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Sub-topic 14 2023 · National Quarterfinal Premium

Normal force on an inclined plane, fn=w cosθ, 8.0n/30°

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