University of Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks: Static and Kinetic Friction
Explains what static and kinetic friction are, what their coefficients of friction are in different scenarios, and how these concepts are applied when looking at automobile braking distances and vehicle control when driving.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 5.1 Further Applications of Newton's Laws: Friction
By the end of this section, you will be able to discuss the general characteristics of friction, describe the various types of friction, and calculate the magnitudes of static and kinetic frictional forces.
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New York University
New York Univ.: Tandon School of Engineering: Static and Kinetic Friction [Ppt]
Explains what static and kinetic friction are and discusses the coefficient of friction for different situations. Presents two simple lab experiments and real-life examples of friction in action.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction
This slide show presentation introduces the idea of the coefficient of kinetic friction.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Friction
In the following interactive students will begin to discuss the general characteristics of friction and describe the various types of it. They will also calculate the magnitude of static and kinetic friction.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Discovering Friction
With a simple demonstration activity, students are introduced to the concept of friction as a force that impedes motion when two surfaces are in contact. Then, in the Associated Activity (Sliding and Stuttering), they work in teams to...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Static Friction vs. Kinetic Friction: The Differences
Teaches what friction force is, the difference between static and kinetic friction, and how friction force is calculated.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Normal Forces
This slide show presentation helps the learner understand how normal force affects the amount of friction.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Force of Friction
In the first of two lessons of this curricular unit, students are introduced to the concept of friction as a force that impedes motion when two surfaces are in contact. Student teams use spring scales to drag objects, such as a ceramic...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the concept of the coefficient of kinetic friction. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces the concept of kinetic friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the concept of kinetic friction. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Speed: Lesson 2
This lesson explains why kinetic friction does not depend on how quickly an object is sliding across a surface. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Speed."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Speed: Lesson 1
This lesson explains why kinetic friction does not depend on how quickly an object is sliding across a surface. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Speed."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Surface Area: Lesson 2
This lesson explains why kinetic friction does not depend on the contact surface area between an object and the surface that object is sliding across. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Surface Area."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Vectors: Lesson 2
This lesson explains why kinetic friction is not represented using a vector equation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Vectors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Vectors: Lesson 1
This lesson explains why kinetic friction is not represented using a vector equation. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Vectors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mathematical Interpretation of Kinetic Friction: Lesson 2
This lesson gives a mathematical interpretation of kinetic friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Mathematical Interpretation of Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Kinetic Friction: Lesson 2
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating kinetic friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Kinetic Friction: Lesson 1
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on calculating kinetic friction. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Calculating Kinetic Friction: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how to make calculations using kinetic friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Calculating Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Coefficients of Kinetic Friction: Lesson 2
This lesson provides the learner with the coefficients of kinetic friction for some common surfaces. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Common Coefficients of Kinetic Friction."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Normal Forces: Lesson 1
This lesson explains why kinetic friction depends on normal forces. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Normal Forces."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Surface Area: Lesson 1
This lesson explains why kinetic friction does not depend on the contact surface area between an object and the surface that object is sliding across. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Kinetic Friction & Surface Area."