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Goal: WALT observe

and record how objects have different static and sliding friction in

todays mini-lab.

Do Now

1. Lift and gravity are balanced because there is no movement up or down.

2. Thrust and drag are unbalanced because there is forward movement.
3. The net force is forward because that is the direction of movement.
Friction: is a force caused when an object encounters resistance to motion
Static Friction: friction between two objects that prevents them from moving
Sliding Friction: slows down an object that is already moving

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Lab Procedure
Place all three objects on the right side of the cover
Very slowly, open the cover of the book
Observe which object moves first
Observe which object moves second
Observe which object moves third
Repeat several times, until object more in the same order
Record your data
Answer analysis question
Lab Data
Object

Height cover was open

when the object started to
move (cm)

Amount of Static Friction

(Low, Medium, High)

5 cm

LOW

8 cm

MEDIUM

12 cm

HIGH

1st object to move

Clip
2nd object to move

Magnet
3rd object to move

Rubber arm band

Analysis Questions (answer on back)

1. Which of your objects had the highest level of static friction?

2. Why did the slowest object move the least? Explain
3. What would happen to the objects if the book was covered in ice?