Back to Problems
F = ma (Final Problems)
Rotation
FMA-2015-22 · 2015 F = ma (AAPT)

2015 F = ma Exam — Question 22

22. A solid ball is released from rest down inclines of various inclination angles θ but through a fixed vertical height h. The coefficient of static and kinetic friction are both equal to µ. Which of the following graphs best represents the total kinetic energy of the ball at the bottom of the incline as a function of the angle of the incline?
Source: Question 22, 2015 F = ma Exam, © 2015 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the U.S. Physics Team. Adapted by PhysicsTrainer: reformatted into a separate question and answer choices for online multiple-choice practice; any shared setup from nearby questions is repeated here. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPT or the U.S. Physics Team.