GSC International 603-BLK Friction Block Wood Size 5″ x 2″ x 3/4″ with Hook. with Felt and Wood Surfaces. Used with an Incline Plane to Study The Coefficient of Friction in a Traditional Physics

Features

• Friction Block Materials: A friction block has different surfaces (e.g., wood & felt ) that interact with an inclined plane, each having a distinct coefficient of friction.
• Measuring Friction Forces: By using the block, students can measure both static friction (force to start movement) and kinetic friction (force to maintain movement) for various materials.
• Inclined Plane Experiments: As the angle of the incline increases, the gravitational force component pulling the block down the plane increases, helping to study the relationship between incline, friction, and motion.
• Newton’s Laws of Motion: The experiment illustrates Newton’s first and second laws, showing how friction opposes motion and how net forces affect the block’s movement or acceleration.
• Real-World Applications: The friction block helps students understand practical applications, such as tire-road interactions, braking systems, and material design for minimizing or maximizing friction.