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3D simulation

Inclined Plane & Friction Simulator

Normal force · friction · slope angle · acceleration

Learning outcomePredict when an object will slide and calculate its acceleration on an incline.
Interactive 3D model
Down-slope acceleration1.92 m/s²
Will slide?Yes
Mass effectCancels in ideal model
Learning focus

Find the threshold where gravity down the slope overcomes friction.

a = g(sinθ − μcosθ)