Inclined Plane Simulation
The Inclined Plane Interactive allows students the opportunitiy to quickly and easily investigate the effect of a variable upon the motion of an object along an inclined plane. Students can vary the angle of the incline and the coefficients of static and kinetic friction. Students can vary the mass and initial velocity of the object. Plots of position, velocity, and acceleration as a function of time can be seen. Energy bar charts showing kinetic energy, potential energy, and dissipated energy are also available. The forces and force components can be toggled on and off.
Users are encouraged to open the Interactive and explore. For a more guided experience, The Physics Classroom has prepared an activity for use with this Interactive and encourages teachers to use it with their classes.
Learners and Instructors may also be interested in viewing the accompanying Notes page. Technical information, teaching suggestions, and related resources that complement this Interactive are provided on the Notes page. View Notes.
NEWOur Inclined Plane Simulation simulation is now available with a Concept Checker. Do the simulation. Then follow it up with the Inclined Plane Concept Checker.