Friction Cart Demonstration

 

This demonstration is about the force of friction.

Friction Cart        Inclined Plane

Used in Lab:

This  item is used in lab experiments for PHYS 103 and 211.

Equipment:

Setup Instructions:

  • For motion "with" friction, twist the knob on top of the cart until the friction pad drags on the track
  • For motion "without" friction, twist the knob on top of the cart until the friction pad is clear of the track

Apparatus Notes:

Make sure the wheels turn freely and do not wobble.
You can lie the plane down to be a flat track.


Safety Information: None.
JHA