Pasco ME-8574 DISCOVER FRICTION ACCESSORY User Manual download pdf

Instruction Sheet

for the PASCO

Model ME-8574

DISCOVER FRICTION ACCESSORY

012-07552A

12/00

$1.00

Introduction

PASCO’s Discover Friction Accessory (ME-8574)

is designed for use with Dynamics Carts, PAScars,

GOcars, and Force Sensors to study the effects of

friction on motion. It consists of four friction

trays: one with a felt surface, one with a cork/

rubber surface, and two with a smooth plastic

surface.

Discover Friction Accessory – 4 trays in all, two as

pictured and two with a plain plastic bottom

The Discover Friction Accessory can be used to

determine coefficients of friction for various

surface combinations, and calculate the amount of

work done by frictional forces. Each suggestion

will be discussed briefly in this instruction sheet.

Specifications

Approximate dimension of trays are,

5 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 2 1/4”.

Friction trays are stackable to allow for adjusting

the pulling height and for storage.

Trays are provided with hook and slot for

connecting in a series.

Additional Equipment Required

· Force Sensor

· 500 gram Bar Masses

· String

felt surface block

cork surface block

hook

slot

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Summary of Contents

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Discover Friction Accessory 012-07552A2Sliding Friction EquationsThe purpose of this experiment is for students toconstruct the relationship between f

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012-07552A Discover Friction Accessory3Work Done by Frictional ForcesUsing a Cart Launcher (ME-9488) or the cartplunger, Dynamics Carts or PAScars can

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Discover Friction Accessory 012-07552A4Technical SupportFeedbackIf you have any comments about the product ormanual, please let us know. If you have a