Group+2

Together with your group, come up with a name for your group in the spirit of our physics unit!
 * Exploring friction destroying **
 * Our Group Name: Friction** **Destroyers**


 * Work through this lab as a group. Try to encourage everyone to be involved, have a voice, and use their skills!**

What is the definition of friction? The resistance between two objects when trying to move another object. It is the force that resists the force appplied to an object

Define these two types of friction: Static Friction – When something is two heavy or massive with friction too move.

Sliding Friction – Can roll or slide because of lack of friction Use the blocks, masses, and spring scale to ma ke observations on the amount of force needed to get a mass moving and the amount of force needed to keep the mass moving. Write down your observations.
 * Observations I observed that the more blocks on top of one block the more friction and the harder to pull it is. There was 100 grams no matter how we arranged the same nuM\ber of blocks.**

Spring scales measure force. Weight is the force on an object due to gravity but a spring scale can also measure the force needed to pull an object. If the spring scale reads 100 g it means that the force is about 1 N. If the spring scale reads 200 g it means that the force is about 2 N.
 * About the spring scale –**

A triple beam balance measures mass in grams. Since w=mg where w is weight in N, m is mass in kg, and g is 9.8 (acceleration due to gravity) then we can convert the mass on our balance to weight using the formula below. Weight (N) = Mass (kg) X 9.8 or Weight (N) = Mass (g) X 0.0098
 * About the triple beam balance –**

1. Experiment by pulling the block with the hook using the s pring scale. Lay the block down on the table so that the largest surface is in contact with the table. Try applying such a small force that the block doesn’t move. What did the scale read when the block just begins to move? __ g = __ N // This number represents the force of static friction between the block and the table. //
 * Conduct an Experiment**

2. Continue pulling the block across the table at a steady speed. What did the scale read as you pulled the block at a steady speed? __g =__ N //This number represents the force of sliding friction between the block and the table.//

3. Create a data table to record the forces of static and sliding friction as you increase the mass of the blocks/objects you pull across the table. Be sure to convert the mass to weight using the formula above. Create another row for each set of blocks you pull. 5 blocks || 469.1 602.9 || 4.59718 5.90842 || 1.6 2 || .9 1 || 4. Stop and analyze the data in your table. Describe the relationship between the weight of the objects you pulled and each type of friction. What is the pattern seen in the table?
 * Objects || Mass (g) || Weight (N) || Static Friction (N) || Sliding Friction (N) ||
 * 1 block || 127.5 || 1.2495 || .2 || .1 ||
 * 2 blocks || 214.0 || 2.0972 || .5 || .4 ||
 * 3 blocks || 355.0 || 3.479 || 1.2 || .8 ||
 * 4 blocks

5. Create a graph to show the relationship. 6. Stop and analyze the graph of your data. Describe the correlation between the weight of the objects you pulled and each type of friction. How is the correlation shown in the graph?
 * Identify the independent variable for the x- axis: Weight of the blocks in Newtons
 * Identify the dependent variable for the y-axis: Static friction, Sliding
 * What type of graph is appropriate for this set of data? Line graph
 * What can be done to distinguish the static friction data set from the sliding friction data set? Change the color of the lines
 * Create the graph using “Create a Graph” or paper and pencil. Okkie Dokie!

Choose a question from below or develop your own unique question with your lab group. Design and conduct an experiment to help find the answer to the question. Complete an experimental design diagram and have it approved before beginning. __Experimental Design Diagram__ __Question:__ How would the amount of static and sliding friction change if the bottom block was placed so the smaller surface was in contact with the table? __Hypothesis:__ We believe because less surface area is in contact with the table, friction will reduce as well. __Independent Variable:__ Amount of blacks
 * Your Turn**
 * 1) How would the amount of static and sliding friction change if the bottom block was placed so the smaller surface was in contact with the table?
 * 2) How would the amount of static and sliding friction change if the blocks were placed on a different surface?

__Dependent Variable:__ Force of friction __Constants:__ Table, spring scale**.** __Procedure:__ 1. Set the bottom block on the side 2. Slide across the table 3. Record static and sliding after a average is gotten after a few times 4. Repeat and add a block on top until we meet 5 blocks __Data Table:__ __1. Block:__ Static: .2 Sliding: .2 __2. Blocks:__ Static: .5 Sliding: .4 __3. Blocks:__ Static: .9 Sliding: .7 __4. Blocks:__ Static: 1.7 Sliding: .9 __5. Blocks:__ Static: 2.2 Sliding: 1.1 __Graph:__
 * Levels of the IV: || (Control)  1 Block || 2 Blocks || 3 Blocks || 4 Blocks || 5 Blocks ||
 * Repeated Trials: || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 ||