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STATIC VS. SLIDING FRICTION 1K20.30

PURPOSE: To demonstrate static and dynamic friction.

DESCRIPTION: Pull a cinder block with a spring scale.  Note the different scale readings for static friction and dynamic friction. Add masses and repeat.

EQUIPMENT: Block, spring scale, masses and wood board.

SETUP NOTES:  Practice.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000