Frictional Force on Body B Formula

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Frictional Force B is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact, affecting the motion of bodies connected by strings. Check FAQs
FB=μcmmb[g]cos(α2)
FB - Frictional Force B?μcm - Coefficient of Friction?mb - Mass of Body B?α2 - Inclination of Plane 2?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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1.2487Edit=0.2Edit1.11Edit9.8066cos(55Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FB=μcmmb[g]cos(α2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FB=0.21.11kg[g]cos(55°)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
FB=0.21.11kg9.8066m/s²cos(55°)
Next Step Convert Units
FB=0.21.11kg9.8066m/s²cos(0.9599rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FB=0.21.119.8066cos(0.9599)
Next Step Evaluate
FB=1.24871966581864N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FB=1.2487N

Frictional Force on Body B Formula Elements

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Frictional Force B
Frictional Force B is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact, affecting the motion of bodies connected by strings.
Symbol: FB
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction
Coefficient of Friction is the ratio of the frictional force resisting motion between two surfaces to the normal force pressing them together.
Symbol: μcm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Mass of Body B
Mass of Body B is the quantity of matter in an object connected to another body through a string or cord.
Symbol: mb
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inclination of Plane 2
Inclination of Plane 2 is the angle between the plane of motion of the second body and the horizontal plane in a connected system.
Symbol: α2
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Body Lying on Rough Inclined Plane category

​Go Tension in String given Mass of Body A
Ta=ma([g]sin(α1)-μcm[g]cos(α1)-amin)
​Go Tension in String given Mass of Body B
Tb=mb([g]sin(α2)+μcm[g]cos(α2)+amb)
​Go Acceleration of System given Mass of Body A
amb=ma[g]sin(α1)-μcmma[g]cos(α1)-Tma
​Go Acceleration of System given Mass of Body B
amb=T-mb[g]sin(α2)-μcmmb[g]cos(α2)mb

How to Evaluate Frictional Force on Body B?

Frictional Force on Body B evaluator uses Frictional Force B = Coefficient of Friction*Mass of Body B*[g]*cos(Inclination of Plane 2) to evaluate the Frictional Force B, Frictional Force on Body B formula is defined as the measure of the force exerted on an object due to the frictional resistance between the object and the surface it is in contact with, taking into account the coefficient of maximum static friction, mass of the object, acceleration due to gravity, and the cosine of the angle of inclination. Frictional Force B is denoted by FB symbol.

How to evaluate Frictional Force on Body B using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Frictional Force on Body B, enter Coefficient of Friction cm), Mass of Body B (mb) & Inclination of Plane 2 2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Frictional Force on Body B

What is the formula to find Frictional Force on Body B?
The formula of Frictional Force on Body B is expressed as Frictional Force B = Coefficient of Friction*Mass of Body B*[g]*cos(Inclination of Plane 2). Here is an example- 1.24872 = 0.2*1.11*[g]*cos(0.959931088596701).
How to calculate Frictional Force on Body B?
With Coefficient of Friction cm), Mass of Body B (mb) & Inclination of Plane 2 2) we can find Frictional Force on Body B using the formula - Frictional Force B = Coefficient of Friction*Mass of Body B*[g]*cos(Inclination of Plane 2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Frictional Force on Body B be negative?
No, the Frictional Force on Body B, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Frictional Force on Body B?
Frictional Force on Body B is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Frictional Force on Body B can be measured.
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