Rough incline: sliding down (a = g(sin θ − μk cos θ) down incline)
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a = g(sin θ − μk cos θ) down incline
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a | Acceleration along plane (m/s²) |
| g | m/s² |
| θ | Incline angle |
| μk | Kinetic friction |
When to use this
Block sliding down rough incline: along plane mg sinθ − fk = ma with fk = μk mg cosθ.