Static Friction Lab

Lab Brief

Determine the Static Coefficient of Friction

• Find a smooth surface and a suitable object.
  • Determine their materials as best you can. Be as specific as possible.
• Determine the static coefficient of friction by using only length measurements.
• Research and reference source of data correctly for the static coefficient of friction between these materials.

What to Hand In

• Title Page
• A Lab design
• A detailed Method
• A diagram
• Calculations to determine the static coefficient of friction. The calculation must develop an equation.
• Error and uncertainty calculations for the static coefficient of friction.
• In discussion a comparison to published values for static coefficient of friction for the combination of materials.