Coefficients of Friction

Experimentally determine the static and kinetic friction coefficients between two contacting surfaces.

Grade Level: Advanced PlacementHigh School

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
2.2 3.C.4.1; 3.C.4.2

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