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Andrew Duffy
This web page is a tutorial relating to static friction. It provides a simple method for measuring the coefficient of static friction. Included is an explicit explanation of the mathematics involved, as well as a free-body diagram depicting the forces acting on two tilted objects. This item is part of a collection of similar simulation-based activities developed for students of introductory physics.
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A. Duffy, (2002), WWW Document, (http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c6_measuremus.html).
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A. Duffy, Boston University Physics Applets: Measuring Coefficient of Static Friction (2002), <http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c6_measuremus.html>.
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Duffy, A. (2008, March 28). Boston University Physics Applets: Measuring Coefficient of Static Friction. Retrieved October 5, 2024, from http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c6_measuremus.html
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Duffy, Andrew. Boston University Physics Applets: Measuring Coefficient of Static Friction. March 28, 2008. http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c6_measuremus.html (accessed 5 October 2024).
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Duffy, Andrew. Boston University Physics Applets: Measuring Coefficient of Static Friction. 2002. 28 Mar. 2008. 5 Oct. 2024 <http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c6_measuremus.html>.
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Number = {5 October 2024},
Month = {March 28, 2008},
Year = {2002}
}
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