Coefficients of Friction

Students use a Smart Cart to determine the static and kinetic friction coefficients between two contacting surfaces.

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	Coefficients of Friction (Guided Inquiry)	63.08 KB
	Coefficients of Friction (Student Designed)	61.74 KB
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Standards Correlations

IB^® Topics	AP^® Topics
2.2	3.C.4.1; 3.C.4.2

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Ohaus Scout SKX Balance 2200g

Combines range, resolution and low cost, making it ideal for the student science lab. 2200 g version.

Discover Friction Accessory

Four plastic trays with unique surfaces (cork, felt, and 2 plastic) to use with dynamics carts and sensors.

Cart Mass (Set of 2)

These 250-gram masses fit in any Dynamics Cart (including the Smart Cart) or the Discover Friction Accessory.

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