Friction Force

Friction Force

Studying the effect of the surface material on friction coefficient.

Part of the course: Mechanics — Motion, Forces & Measurement

Mission

Studying the effect of the surface material on friction coefficient

Variables

What you change

  • Surface Smoothness

What you measure

  • Friction Coefficient

What you keep constant

  • Sliding Object
  • Inclination Angle
  • Sliding Distance

Equations

d = Distance (0.5 m)

t = Time (s)

V = Velocity (\frac{m}{s})

G = Gravity (\frac{m}{s^2})

Θ = Inclination Angle (20)

μ = Friction Coefficient

μ = \frac{d*g*sin(Θ)-\frac{1}{2}*v^2}{d*g*cos(Θ)}

What You'll Need

  • Breadboard 400 Tie Point
  • Arduino Uno
  • I2C LCD
  • IR Sensor

How You Can Run It

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