How to collect friction measurments

Physics 23 Lab

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Force sensor on stand for calibration

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Force sensor on stand with hanging mass

The applied load is bending the arm

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WRONG: Force sensor perpendicular to load (WRONG)

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WRONG: Force sensor perpendicular to load (WRONG)

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WRONG: Force sensor at angle to load (WRONG)

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WRONG: Force sensor at above load (WRONG)

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CORRECT! Force sensor level and in line with load

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