Objectives:
To discover how the static friction force depends on the coefficient of friction and reaction force of the surface.
To discover how the kinetic friction force depends on the coefficient of friction and reaction force of the surface.
Curriculum Alignment:
IB
2.2 – Forces
AP Physics 1:
2.3 Contact Forces
AP Physics C:Mechanics:
2.1 Newton’s Laws of Motion: First and Second Law
IGCSE
1.5.1 Effects of forces
NGSS
HS-PS2-1 Forces and interaction
MEB
9.3.4. Friction force
Categories: Mechanics Laboratory