Physics Lab 3

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Shrivatsa Patil Jimmy Ding Ethan Periera Sean Kim Physics Lab 3 Introduction: In this experiment, we will be measuring the coefficient of kinetic friction of the IOLab device as it moves along the smooth side of a board. This will be determined with two different methods, with one method performed by two different groups. The coefficient of kinetic friction is related to the friction of an object. Specifically, kinetic friction is the friction an object experiences while it is moving. This friction opposes the motion of a moving object in an attempt to slow down and ultimately stop its motion. It can be calculated with the use of Newton’s Second Law, where the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object times its acceleration. Methods: 1. Place IOLab flat down on the smooth side of a cardboard plank with the felt pads touching the board 2. Calibrate the device using IO Lab software. Connect the IO Lab Device to the computer and verify that data is being recorded with a test run of the device. 3. Align the IOLab towards one end of the board, and then give an initial push to the IOLab towards the longer side of the board (see picture on right) 4. Record acceleration (m/s 2 ) of the IOLab in the computer application for each trial 5. When the IOLab comes to a halt, stop the recording and the trail is complete 6. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, four more times (5 trials total) 7. Use the absolute value of the acceleration data to find the friction force by multiplying with the known mass (according to Newton’s second law F=ma) of the IOLab (0.2kg) 8. Using the equation f k =μN, the friction force and Normal force (g*0.2kg) can be plugged into the equation, and then algebraically solved to find the value of μ Board IOLab Device
Results: Trial Acceleration Value Coefficient of Friction Graphs 1 -2.271 m/s 2 .2315 Graph 1 2 -2.281 m/s 2 .2325 Graph 2 3 -2.259 m/s 2 .2303 Graph 3 4 -2.160 m/s 2 .2202 Graph 4 5 -2.252 m/s 2 .2296 Graph 5 Trial 1 Trial 2
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