Minimal Tools for Accurately Measuring the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction

Abstract

Measuring the coefficient of kinetic friction is much more difficult than that of the static counterpart. Here we report a simple method using minimal tool to accurately measuring the coefficient of kinetic friction. We employed an inclined plane, the tool for measuring time, and a protractor. This method is much simpler and cheaper than other methods reported by some authors previously. The results are consistent with the date reported elsewhere.

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