How do you find the coefficient of static friction without mass? Inclined plane lab?

Posted:: 3+ months ago by josef10901
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we set up a lab in physics to find the coefficient of static friction of 3 objects. We averaged out the angle at which each object slides down an inclined plane from ten measurements and we got 26, 31, and 16 degrees. I just need to know how to measure the coefficient of static friction without mass if possible. thanks a lot

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Jewels Vern

Coefficient of friction is a ratio of forces. Gravitation separates into three vectors, one vertical, one horizontal, and one normal to the plane. These three vectors define a triangle and the tangent of the angle is the coefficient of friction.

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josef10901

Ok thank you so much! Helps a lot

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