Sliding Friction

The purpose of this experiment is to find the coefficient of static friction and the coefficient of kinetic friction for different surfaces. As the Force Sensor pulls a Friction Tray from rest to a constant velocity, it can measure both the static friction and the kinetic friction. A plot of each of these forces versus their respective normal forces yields both coefficients. We also examine the dependence of friction on the surface area of contact and the effect of speed on the kinetic friction.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Sliding Friction Experiment

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