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    1. The simulation models potential energy by simulating a file cabinet sliding down an inclined plane. Forces like gravity, friction, and any applied forces affect the cabinet's motion. 2. Increasing the applied force above the static friction threshold causes the cabinet to slide down the plane, as shown by the green vector representing the total force exceeding friction. The equations FNET = FA - FF and FNET = FP + FA - FF describe the forces at play. 3. Testing different masses shows that heavier objects require a greater incline angle to initiate sliding, indicating mass affects the angle needed to overcome static friction.

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    1. The simulation models potential energy by simulating a file cabinet sliding down an inclined plane. Forces like gravity, friction, and any applied forces affect the cabinet's motion. 2. Increasing the applied force above the static friction threshold causes the cabinet to slide down the plane, as shown by the green vector representing the total force exceeding friction. The equations FNET = FA - FF and FNET = FP + FA - FF describe the forces at play. 3. Testing different masses shows that heavier objects require a greater incline angle to initiate sliding, indicating mass affects the angle needed to overcome static friction.

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    1. The simulation models potential energy by simulating a file cabinet sliding down an inclined plane. Forces like gravity, friction, and any applied forces affect the cabinet's motion. 2. Increasing the applied force above the static friction threshold causes the cabinet to slide down the plane, as shown by the green vector representing the total force exceeding friction. The equations FNET = FA - FF and FNET = FP + FA - FF describe the forces at play. 3. Testing different masses shows that heavier objects require a greater incline angle to initiate sliding, indicating mass affects the angle needed to overcome static friction.

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    1. The simulation models potential energy by simulating a file cabinet sliding down an inclined plane. Forces like gravity, friction, and any applied forces affect the cabinet's motion. 2. Increasing the applied force above the static friction threshold causes the cabinet to slide down the plane, as shown by the green vector representing the total force exceeding friction. The equations FNET = FA - FF and FNET = FP + FA - FF describe the forces at play. 3. Testing different masses shows that heavier objects require a greater incline angle to initiate sliding, indicating mass affects the angle needed to overcome static friction.

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    Name__________________

    The Ramp— Potential Energy

    1. Run the simulation

    2. Play around with the simulation and figure out what everything does. Notice which
    direction indicates a force in the positive direction.

    3. Click the “Reset ” button.


    • Why does the small red friction arrow point uphill? ________
    • Does the file cabinet slide under these conditions? _________

    4. Apply a positive force to the cabinet.


    • What happens to the direction of the red friction arrow? ________ Why?

    5. Click “Reset”. In the “Applied Force” bar to the left of the chart, increase the positive
    force until the applied force is 200 N. Click “Go!” Although 200 N is greater than the
    friction force, the cabinet does not move. Why?

    6. Click “Pause”. Continue to increase the force using the “Applied Force” bar in the
    positive direction until a green vector appears on the file cabinet.
    • What does the green vector represent? ______
    • Write an equation using applied force F A, friction force FF, and total force FNET.

    ________________________________
    • This simulation does not show the downhill component of gravity F P. Now write an
    equation using parallel force F P, applied force FA, friction force FF, and total force
    FNET.
    _______________________________

    • Which way will the cabinet move if you click “Go!”?____________ (try it to check
    your prediction)

    7. Click “Reset”. Put the refrigerator on the plank. Vary the angle of the incline. (by clicking
    and dragging the plank)
    • At what angle is the normal force equal to the weight?
    • What happens to the magnitude of the normal force as the angle of the incline
    increases?__________
    • At what angle does the refrigerator begin to slide? __________

    8. Choose the “More Features” tab. Find the angle at which the cabinet begins to slide.
    Change the coefficient of friction to the values below and record the angle when the
    cabinet begins to slide.
    Coefficient of Friction (μ) Angle to slide
    0.1 _____
    0.3 _____
    0.6 _____
    0.9 _____
    What is the relationship between coefficient of friction and the angle at which an object
    begins to slide?

    9. Still under the “More Features” tab, click “Reset”. Devise a plan that allows you to test if
    the mass of an object affects the angle to slide. Have your instructor initial here ______
    when you have filled in the variables below and explained your plan.
    • Independent variable: ___________________________
    • Dependent variable: ___________________________
    • Constant: ___________________________

    Data Table

    • What relationship exists between mass and the angle at which an object begins to
    slide?

    10. Return to the “Introduction” tab and click “Reset”. Slide the starting position to 0m. Set
    the applied force to +500 N. Open the energy graph and the work graph. Also open the
    work and energy bar charts using the buttons to the right of the graph. Click “Go”.
    Replay in slow motion. It may be helpful to freeze the scroll bar in one place to answer
    these questions.
    • What type of energy is equal and opposite to the work done by gravity? __________
    • What type of energy is equal and opposite to the work done by friction? __________
    • Wapplied – Wfriction – Wgravity = _______________
    • Etotal – Ethermal – Epotential = ________________

    11. Open the work and energy graphs using the buttons in the lower left. Play with the sim.
    Write a question regarding work or energy. Challenge a classmate to use the sim to
    answer your question. Write the classmate’s initials here: _____

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