Doc Al said:
Right. So the resulting acceleration is constant. Which means the velocity is changing.MourningTide said:
The only stupid question is the one you don't ask--and then it appears on the next test!
Acceleration down slope refers to the rate at which an object's velocity increases while moving down a slope. It is a measure of how quickly the object's speed changes as it moves down the slope.
The answer to this question depends on the slope itself. On a frictionless slope, the acceleration down slope will be constant and equal to the force of gravity. However, if there is friction present, the acceleration down slope will decrease as the object moves down the slope due to the opposing force of friction.
Acceleration down slope is calculated using the formula a = gsinθ, where a is the acceleration, g is acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and θ is the angle of the slope. This formula assumes a frictionless slope.
The main factor that affects acceleration down slope is the presence of friction. Other factors that may affect it include the mass and shape of the object, and the angle of the slope.
Acceleration down slope directly affects an object's speed. A higher acceleration down slope will result in a faster increase in speed, while a lower acceleration down slope will result in a slower increase in speed. In the case of friction, the acceleration down slope may decrease as the object's speed increases, resulting in a less significant change in speed.