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Sliding and Stuttering
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Author | Hebrank, Mary R. |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Learners use a spring scale to drag an object such as a ceramic coffee cup along a table top or the floor. The spring scale allows them to measure the frictional force that exists between the moving cup and the surface it slides on. By modifying the bottom surface of the cup, learners can find out what kinds of surfaces generate more or less friction. After completing this activity, learners can further their investigation of friction by completing one of the related activities: "Does Contact Area Matter?" or "Does Weight Matter?" |
| Related Links | http://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=http://www.teachengineering.org/collection/duk_/activities/duk_friction_smary_act/duk_friction_smary_act.xml |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of the University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Friction Static friction Kinetic friction Motion Force Engineering and Technology Engineering Mathematics Measurement Physical Sciences Energy Work and Machines Motion and Forces Machines Structure and Properties of Matter Mass and Weight The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations Gathering Data |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT1H0M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics Technical |
