Determining the
Coefficient of Static Friction
Materials
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Board |
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Balance |
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Masses |
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Meter Stick |
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Various Objects |
Goal:
Using 4 different objects, determine the coefficient of static friction (μ) between each object and wood.
Write-up:
Include:
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Names |
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Descriptive Title |
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Brief Introduction |
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Step-by-step procedure for determining μ. |
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Explanatory Free-Body diagram for a sample object. |
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Three replicates for each object. |
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Results, in a proper data table, including mass, FGrav, FNorm, FFric, average μ for each object, and all other data & calculations collected during your experiment. |
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Conclusion, in which you discuss the cause for the differing μ for your objects |