Physics Honors – Lab 07 – Coefficient of Friction
Purpose
- The purpose of this lab is to determine the coefficient of friction of a smooth surface.
Procedure
- each student group is asked to write a procedure that utilizes the existing lab equipment in order to accomplish the goal of the lab
- suggested equipment: GLX Xplorer, Motion Sensor, balance
Scenarios
- rolling friction of a ball on a surface
- rolling friction of the lab cart on the track
- sliding friction of a mass on the table
- impact of weight on the coefficient of friction
Notes & Processing & Hints
- use the derived equation (from class) in order to determine the coefficient in each case
- be sure and repeat the trials in order to minimize uncertainties for any given trial
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