Minimal Tools for Accurately Measuring the Coefficient of Kinetic Friction

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simple, cost-effective method using minimal tools to accurately measure the coefficient of kinetic friction, making the process more accessible and consistent with existing data.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel, minimal-tool approach for measuring kinetic friction coefficient that is simpler and cheaper than previous methods.

Findings

Method yields consistent results with existing data

Uses only an inclined plane, a timer, and a protractor

Simplifies the process of measuring kinetic friction

Abstract

Measuring the coefficient of kinetic friction is much more difficult than that of the static counterpart. Here we report a simple method using minimal tool to accurately measuring the coefficient of kinetic friction. We employed an inclined plane, the tool for measuring time, and a protractor. This method is much simpler and cheaper than other methods reported by some authors previously. The results are consistent with the date reported elsewhere.