Friction Block Features
The Friction Block is constructed of wood covered with felt on two sides. Each side has a
different surface area to measure the effect of surface area on frictional force. The block
is designed to fit into the tray of a dynamics cart so that the cart can move on its wheels
or turned upside down to move on the Friction Block without changing the mass.
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Felt surface
Two sides of different surface area
are covered with felt to compare the
coefficient of friction to wood.
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Wood surface
Two sides of different surface area
are bare wood to compare the
coefficient of friction to felt.
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Slot
Use the slot to insert a Cart Picket
Fence (ME-9804) or Angle Indicator
(ME-9495A).
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Eye Hook
Tie a string to the eye hook to pull
the block.
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Standard Smart Cart PAStrack System | ME-5717A
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