Static Friction Coefficient – Coefficient of Friction Virtual Lab

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General Aim of Coefficient of Friction Virtual Lab

  • In the coefficient of friction virtual lab, we will carry out some steps to measuring static friction between different combinations of surfaces in friction virtual lab.
  • Coefficient of friction virtual lab is mainly used to investigate the static friction coefficient for a given surface then determine the static friction.

Method

Static Friction Coefficient

Learning Objectives (ILOs) of coefficient of friction virtual lab

  • By the end of the coefficient of static friction experiment, the student should be able to calculate the static friction coefficient for different types of surfaces in the physics lab.

     

Theoretical Background

  • Static friction forces from the interlocking of the irregularities of two surfaces will increase to prevent any relative motion up until some limit where motion occurs. 
  • It is the threshold of motion which is characterized by the coefficient of static friction. 
  • The coefficient of static friction is typically larger than the coefficient of kinetic friction.

Principle Work of Friction Simulation

In the physics friction lab experiment to find coefficient of static friction:

  • In the coefficient of friction virtual lab, While the inclined surface is in a horizontal position, the material is attached to the surface clamped 
  • A wooden cart is placed on the surface then the surface will be tilted till the cart moves down the surface, the angle of inclination is reported once the cart moves down the surface then the static friction coefficient of the material is calculated in this virtual friction lab.

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