Static Vs. Sliding Friction

Spring scale attached to a weight
PIRA: 
1K20.30
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1K Applications of Newton's Laws
Concept: 
Friction

 

Use a spring scale and block to show that static friction is greater than sliding friction.

 

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Scott Thomas
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