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Applied Physics Lab # 06

The lab experiment aimed to determine the coefficients of static friction for different surfaces using an inclined plane apparatus. The results showed that the coefficients of static friction were 0.532 for wood, 0.554 for rough surfaces, and 0.601 for smooth surfaces. The conclusion emphasized that surface texture significantly affects friction, with smoother surfaces exhibiting higher resistance to sliding.

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Applied Physics Lab # 06

The lab experiment aimed to determine the coefficients of static friction for different surfaces using an inclined plane apparatus. The results showed that the coefficients of static friction were 0.532 for wood, 0.554 for rough surfaces, and 0.601 for smooth surfaces. The conclusion emphasized that surface texture significantly affects friction, with smoother surfaces exhibiting higher resistance to sliding.

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AIR UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING


EXPERIMENT: 06

Lab Title: Determination of Friction Coefficient


Student Name: Reg. No:

Objectives: The objective of this lab is to determine coefficients of static friction of different surfaces using
inclined plane apparatus.

LAB ASSESSMENT:
Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Attributes
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
Ability to Conduct
Experiment
Ability to assimilate
the results
Effective use of lab
equipment and follows
the lab safety rules

Total Marks: Obtained Marks:

LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT:


Excellent Good Average Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Attributes
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

Data presentation

Experimental results

Conclusion

Total Marks: Obtained Marks:

Date: Signature:

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BCE-1A AP LAB

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Applied Physics Lab

Lab Report: 06

Determination of Friction Coefficient

Name: Muhammad Abuzar


Roll Number: 240736
Class: BCE-1A

Submitted To: Ms. Sherbano Sharif

Date: 10-11-2024

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BCE-1A AP LAB

Statement
Determine coefficient of static friction ( µs ) of different surfaces.

Apparatus
• Inclined Plane with Protector • Wooden Block
• Meter Rod • Three different surfaces

Procedure
1. First prepare three surfaces (A: wood, B: smooth, C: rough) having same surface area.
2. Now place the inclined plane in horizontal position where it is balanced.
3. Put the block on the inclined plane and note its initial position.
4. Gradually tilt the plane until the block starts sliding, and then fix the plane at that angle.
5. Measure the angle of the inclined plane and record the horizontal (x – axis) and vertical (y – axis)
displacements. Use this data to calculate the angle and coefficient of friction.

Observations & Calculations


Sr. No Surfaces Distance Distance 𝒚 𝚹𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 µ𝐬 = 𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝚹𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
µ𝐬 =
along x – axis along y – axis 𝒙
(cm) (cm)
1. Wooden 74.7 37.3 0.499 28⁰ 0.532
2. Rough 73.3 40.5 0.552 29⁰ 0.554
3. Smooth 71.9 41.4 0.576 31⁰ 0.601

Result
Thus the coefficients of static friction of different surfaces are:
Wooden = 0.532
Rough = 0.554
Smooth = 0.601

Conclusion
• Different surfaces show varying coefficients of static friction, highlighting the impact of surface
texture.
• The angle at which wooden block starts to slide directly relates to the angle indicating greater
resistance.
• ϴsmooth > ϴrough > ϴwooden

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