Determining the Coefficient of Static Friction
Physics 121
Dr. Hank Yochum
Fall 2000

Goal:
Find the coefficient of static friction accurately for three different materials. 

Procedure and Apparatus:
For this lab you must decide how to measure the coefficient of static friction.   You MUST explain/derive the equations you use to find the coefficient.

The only tool you can use is a ruler/meterstick.

You must turn in your data, an explanation/derivation of any equations you used, and a conclusion stating what you found.

Prelab:
Describe how you are going to determine the coefficient of static friction.

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