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summerchambers said:so it would be like µs = 2/9.8
for the first trial ?
summerchambers said:but would it change if instead it was a smooth surface ? like glass
The applied force can be calculated using the formula F = μN, where F is the applied force, μ is the coefficient of static friction, and N is the normal force.
The coefficient of static friction is a measure of the force required to keep an object at rest on a surface, and it is denoted by the symbol μ. It depends on the type of surfaces in contact and their roughness.
The normal force is the perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it. It can be calculated by multiplying the object's weight by the cosine of the angle between the object and the surface.
Yes, the applied force and coefficient of static friction can be determined experimentally by measuring the weight of the object, the angle of the surface, and the minimum force required to keep the object at rest.
Calculating applied force and coefficient of static friction is important for various engineering and design applications such as determining the weight limit of a bridge, designing braking systems for vehicles, and creating slip-resistant surfaces for floors or shoes.