Coefficient of Kinetic Friction
Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction for an object on an incline.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students determine the coefficient of kinetic friction for an object on an incline.
Published: January 2005
Downloads
- Coefficient of Kinetic Friction - PASPORT (919 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with sample data
- Coefficient of Kinetic Friction - ScienceWorkshop (1.23 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio files with sample data
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PASPORT Motion Sensor (PS-2103A) - $80
Accurately measures position, velocity, and acceleration of a target. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
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Probeware (ScienceWorkshop System)
Motion Sensor II (CI-6742A) - $95
Accurately measures position, velocity, and acceleration of a target.
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