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Lab-3_Friction

The document outlines a laboratory experiment focused on studying friction, specifically static and kinetic friction, using various equipment like blocks and inclined planes. It details the purpose of the experiment, procedures for measuring static friction and kinetic friction, and includes a challenge experiment involving a pulley system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of friction in everyday motion and provides instructions for data collection and analysis.

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Lab-3_Friction

The document outlines a laboratory experiment focused on studying friction, specifically static and kinetic friction, using various equipment like blocks and inclined planes. It details the purpose of the experiment, procedures for measuring static friction and kinetic friction, and includes a challenge experiment involving a pulley system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of friction in everyday motion and provides instructions for data collection and analysis.

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Name: _______________________ Date: ___________________

LAB 3: Friction
1.1 INTRODUCTION
One of those things that you just can't get rid of is friction. Although friction can be
lessened, it can never be completely removed, nor is it always advantageous to do so. Without
friction, it would be impossible for people to walk, cars to drive, or moving objects to stop
without the use of retrorockets.
Frictional Force:
F=μN
Where:
F = Frictional Force
N = Normal Force
μ = coefficient of friction

1.2 PURPOSE
Motion is constantly resisted by friction.
Under various conditions, static and kinetic friction will be studied. The friction that
opposes "first motion," or the friction of an object at rest, is called static friction. At its highest
point, it exceeds kinetic friction. Until that limit is reached, static friction force is equal to the
applied force. If the applied force is not decreased, the object then snaps free and accelerates.
In a sense, pushing the things out of their peaks and valleys requires more force than
attempting to keep them from slipping. If there are no compositional or morphological changes
to the surfaces, friction, which is the resistance to sliding, remains constant.
1.3 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Block, Inclined plane, masses, spring balance, protractor
1.4 PROCEDURES
A. Part 1

1. Decide who will conduct the experiment first. Then proceed with the
experiment.
2. Put the block on the sloped surface. Increase the plane's angle gradually until the
block is on the brink of slipping. To determine the static friction coefficient, read
and record the angle.
3. Repeat two more times. Alternate between you and your lab partner. Average
the three values of the angle.
4. Calculate the coefficient of static friction by using the average value of the angles.
Name: _______________________ Date: ___________________

B. Part 2

1. Connect the system as shown in the figure below;

Figure 2: left (wood block) and right (spring balance)

2. Slowly pull the spring balance until the block start to move. Record the force
from the spring balance.
3. Record the mass of the wood block.
4. Find the maximum static friction.
5. Find the kinetic friction.
C. Part 3

This is a challenge experiment, find the friction using a pulley, wood block, mass and
mass hanger.
1. Make a step by step process on how did you conduct your activity.
2. Show your solution.
3. Sketch your experiment.
1.5 Data Sheet
1. Make your own data sheet with solution and make sure that your data
presentation and understandable. Write legibly. Add another bond paper for
your Data Sheet and solution.
2. Derive the equation μ=tan θ.
1.6 Conclusion

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