Inclined Plane
Solve inclined-plane acceleration, parallel force, normal force, or the minimum friction coefficient. Includes a = g sinθ, friction cases, and clear step-by-step working.
Key formula
a = g sin(theta), N = mg cos(theta), mu_min = tan(theta)
About this tool
An inclined plane splits weight into a down-ramp component and a into-the-surface component. This page keeps a = g sinθ, N = mg cosθ, and μ_min = tanθ visible so ramp homework stays consistent on units and free-body signs.
How to use this calculator
- Choose the variable you want to solve for and confirm which values are already known.
- Enter inputs in consistent units before calculating so the formula is applied correctly.
- Check whether the result is physically reasonable by comparing it with the size of the inputs.
- Use the step-by-step breakdown to see how the equation was rearranged and evaluated.