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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Force Coefficients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand the effects of magnitude of force pairs between objects. Know the differences between kinetic and static friction.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sliders
In this hands-on activity, students learn about two types of friction - static and kinetic - and the equation that governs them. They also measure the coefficient of static friction experimentally.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sliders (For High School)
In this hands-on activity, students learn about two types of friction - static and kinetic - and the equation that governs them. They also measure the coefficient of static friction and the coefficient of kinetic friction experimentally.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What a Drag
Students learn about friction and drag - two different forces that convert energy of motion to heat. Both forces can act on a moving object and decrease its velocity. Students learn examples of friction and drag, and suggest ways to...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Kinetic Friction & Normal Forces
This slide show presentation helps the learner understand how normal force affects the amount of friction.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction
This slide show presentation introduces the idea of the coefficient of kinetic friction.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Glossary for Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 5: Further Applications of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity from the AP Physics online text.
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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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Does Contact Area Matter?
Using the same method for measuring friction that was used in the previous lesson (Discovering Friction), students design and conduct an experiment to determine if the amount of area over which an object contacts a surface it is moving...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Sprinter
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about static friction, kinetic friction, and slipping in the context of human motion using this interactive simulation. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Ramp in an Administrative Office
This passage will test your knowledge on forces on inclined planes.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Newton's Laws
Do you need to review any of Newton's three laws? This website contains a video collection on Newton's Law from a physics course at East Los Angeles College. In twelve lectures, each law is explained with examples. Also discussed is...
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: 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."