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Static Friction With Slope Assignment

This document outlines a physics assignment focused on calculating the coefficient of static friction between objects and a surface. It includes various questions and tasks related to the experiment, such as identifying objects, safety rules, precautions, and calculations. The assignment emphasizes experimental methods and theoretical understanding of friction on an inclined plane.

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Static Friction With Slope Assignment

This document outlines a physics assignment focused on calculating the coefficient of static friction between objects and a surface. It includes various questions and tasks related to the experiment, such as identifying objects, safety rules, precautions, and calculations. The assignment emphasizes experimental methods and theoretical understanding of friction on an inclined plane.

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Name(s): ________________________________________________________________

Physics Assignment: The Coefficient of Static Friction

Learning Goal: To calculate the coefficient of static friction between an objects and a surface.

Materials: objects, ruler

The coefficients of static and kinetic friction can be determined experimentally on a horizontal surface by exerting
a horizontal force, using a force-measuring instrument such as a force meter or force scale. But a less sophisticated
method, the subject of this self-directed investigation, involves objects on an inclined plane, as shown in the figure
and described in Sample Problem 2 in section 2.4.

Q1. State two objects used for this experiment.

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Q2. Find the coefficient of static friction of your objects from internet.

Q3. State 2 safety rules for this lab. [1C]

Q4. State 2 precautions for this lab. [1C]

Q5. Draw both the system diagram and FBD for an object. [2T]

Q6. Using a ruler, find the maximum angle for your slope. Show your work. [3T]
Q7. Using your angle, determine the coefficient of static friction between two objects you used. [3T]

Q8. Explain why mass is not important in this experiment. [1T]

Q9. Calculate the percentage error. Show your work. [2C]

Q10. State 2 errors. [1C]

Q11. How can you improve this lab? Provide a method to measure μs more accurately. [1C]

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