Try It

Complete the Physics Aviary Friction Lab to see how an object's mass, the amount of force pulling it, and the types of surfaces involved impact friction. Be sure to review the force-time graph after each scenario. Click 'Types of Surfaces' to try the example with all 5 possible surface combinations:

  • Aluminum on steel
  • Ice on ice
  • Graphite on graphite
  • Wood on lab table
  • Rubber on ice.

 

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