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    Experiment 102: Friction Graph: Determination of The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between a wooden block and track using two methods: horizontal surface and angle of repose. The slope of the graph approximated the coefficient, which was found to be independent of contact area and normal force, and instead dependent only on the nature of the surfaces. The angle of repose was also used to calculate the coefficient, though with greater error likely due to fewer data points. In conclusion, the coefficient of friction was successfully determined using both methods.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between a wooden block and track using two methods: horizontal surface and angle of repose. The slope of the graph approximated the coefficient, which was found to be independent of contact area and normal force, and instead dependent only on the nature of the surfaces. The angle of repose was also used to calculate the coefficient, though with greater error likely due to fewer data points. In conclusion, the coefficient of friction was successfully determined using both methods.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between a wooden block and track using two methods: horizontal surface and angle of repose. The slope of the graph approximated the coefficient, which was found to be independent of contact area and normal force, and instead dependent only on the nature of the surfaces. The angle of repose was also used to calculate the coefficient, though with greater error likely due to fewer data points. In conclusion, the coefficient of friction was successfully determined using both methods.

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    Experiment 102: Friction

    Graph

    Figure 1. Graph of Table 1a

    By adding a trendline in excel, the slope of the best fit line for the curve is equal to
    0.4195. The slope has an absolute error difference of 0.0348 and 0.0149 between the
    average coefficient of kinetic friction calculated in part A table 1A and table 1B, respectively.
    The slope of the graph above is the ratio of the change in mass of the pan over the change
    in mass of the block. Essentially, this slope approximates the coefficient of kinetic friction.

    Analysis

    In determining both the coefficient of kinetic friction (µ𝐤 ) and the angle of repose (𝜃),
    it is necessary to observe uniform motion of the block so that there is no acceleration. This
    way, the summation of forces along any component of the block is zero. Hence, our working
    equations for this experiment may be used.

    Determination of the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction

    The µ𝐤 between that of a wooden block and a track was determined. A horizontal
    surface method was implemented which gives a µ𝐤 value equal to the ratio of the mass of
    the pan (Wp) that starts the block from moving and the mass of the block (Wb) itself. The
    large side of the block resulted to an average µ𝐤 equal to 0.3847 while that of the block’s
    narrower side had 0.4046. The absolute error between the two results is very small, which
    is equal to 0.0199. This shows that the area of contact does not affect the coefficient of
    friction between two surfaces. The small error may still be attributed by the fact that the
    mass of the added pan is at 5g increment. Better results would be observed if we reduce
    the value to 1g thereby approaching infinitesimal increment, hence, making it easier to
    monitor if the block starts moving.
    Determination of the Angle of Repose

    The track was gradually inclined until the block started sliding down at a uniform
    motion. The angle of repose was measured to be equal to 17o. From tan 𝜃 = ℎ/𝑏, however,
    the calculated repose angle was at 18.0653o - where ℎ is the measurement of the vertical
    height and 𝑏 is that of the horizonal base. The coefficient of kinetic friction µ𝐤 is related to
    the angle of repose by the equation tan 𝜃 = µ𝐤 . Hence, µ𝐤 is equal to 0.3262. This leads to an
    absolute error difference of 0.0585 and 0.0784 from our results in part A table 1A and table
    1B, respectively. The relatively larger error may be attributed from the lack of data points.
    Only one data point was determined instead of at least 3 data points. Nevertheless, µ𝐤
    between two surfaces is independent on the method performed -whether inclined or
    horizontal. The coefficient of friction should only depend on the nature of the surfaces in
    contact. It is independent on the normal force.

    Conclusion

    The coefficient of kinetic friction µ𝐤 between two surfaces was successfully


    determined using two methods: (1) horizontal surface and (2) angle of repose. Results
    showed that µ𝐤 is independent on the surface area of contact and the normal force on the
    block. In fact, µ𝐤 is only dependent on the nature of the surfaces in contact.

    Application

    The concept of kinetic friction is widely studied in Chemical Engineering. Instead of


    solid blocks, however, our field is mainly concern on friction caused by fluid running in pipe
    lines. Oftentimes, the concept of friction is associated with energy loss. Hence, a good
    background on friction will hopefully help us improve on how to effectively minimize energy
    loss and maximize production output.

    References

    Department of Physics. (2019). Physics 101 Lab Manual. Intramuros, Manila City: Mapua
    University.

    Pellissippi State Community College. (2019). Experiment 5 The Coefficient of Kinetic


    Friction. [online] Available at: http://www.pstcc.edu [Accessed 30 Aug. 2019].

    Phy.olemiss.edu. (2019). Experiment 6 The Coefficient of Friction. [online] Available at:


    http://www.phy.olemiss.edu [Accessed 30 Aug. 2019].

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