Fun with Friction Finale
Students will explore the concept of static friction in this final installment on friction from Edward Nodding
PASPORT Force Sensor
(PS-2104)
ScienceWorkshop Force Sensor
(CI-6746)
Lab Summary
Explore the concept of static friction.
In this final installment on friction from Edward Nodding, we investigate Static Friction. It is often harder to get an object to start to move than to keep it moving. To see some interesting facts about friction, including a simulation, click on "Forces" at the website of Science Joy Wagon (must sign up at website to view this page)
Published: December 2002
Downloads
- Fun with Friction Finale - PASPORT (1.69 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with data
- Fun with Friction Finale - ScienceWorkshop (1.69 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with data
Here's What You Need
U.S. Educator prices shown.
Probeware (PASPORT System)
PASPORT Force Sensor (PS-2104) - $110
Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces. Uses range from collisions to tug-of-war. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) - $349
The Xplorer GLX is a data collection, graphing, and analysis tool designed for science students and educators.
Probeware (ScienceWorkshop System)
Economy Force Sensor (CI-6746) - $119
Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces allowing labs from cart collisions to tug-of-war.
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $679
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, and magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Other Products
Friction Block -- IDS (ME-9807) - $21
Replacement friction block for the Introductory Dynamics Systems (ME-9429A, ME-9452).
Other Materials
- Approximately 1750 g in random masses
