Slip Sliding Away
Static frictional force and normal force.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students will use a force sensor and friction tray to discover the relationship between the static frictional force and normal force.
Published: March 2001
Downloads
- Slip Sliding Away - PASPORT (183 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures DataStudio file with sample data
- Slip Sliding Away - ScienceWorkshop (184 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures DataStudio file with sample 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
Discover Friction Accessory (ME-8574) - $39
Four plastic trays with unique surfaces (cork, felt, and 2 plastic) to use with dynamics carts and sensors.
Other Materials
- 500 gram Masses (included with Dynamics Carts)
