Derivation of the Coefficient of Friction on an Inclined Plane

Derivation of the Coefficient of Friction on an Inclined Plane

When an Object Slides with Constant Velocity

m = Friction / F_normal	m is the coefficient of friction
m * F_normal = Friction	Multiply both sides by F_normal
m * wcosq = wsinq	Substitute - Fric.= wsinq ;
m = wsinq / wcosq	F_normal = wcosq ; sin/cos = tan

m = tan q

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