What is the coefficient of static friction of rubber on wood?

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The discussion revolves around determining the coefficient of static friction between rubber and wood, with participants exploring the variability based on different materials and contexts.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the dependence of the coefficient on specific types of rubber and wood, with some suggesting checking textbooks or reference materials for values. Others question the availability of this information in standard physics texts.

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There is an ongoing exploration of potential sources for the coefficient values, with some participants suggesting specific references like the CRC handbook. Multiple interpretations regarding the values and comparisons to other surfaces, such as rubber on wet concrete, are being considered.

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Some participants note the difficulty in finding definitive values in textbooks, indicating a potential gap in available resources for this specific inquiry.

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what is the coefficient of static friction of rubber on wood?
 
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Depends on the rubber and the wood. (Yeah, I know that's a cop out.) Check your text or for a table of coefficients, if this is for an exercise.
 
Originally posted by NateTG
Depends on the rubber and the wood. (Yeah, I know that's a cop out.) Check your text or for a table of coefficients, if this is for an exercise.

I checked my textbook, there's nothing, i can't find a good website either.
 
Didn't find it in my texts either :( You can check the CRC handbook of chemistry and physics at the library for a more precise value, but I think it's around 0.7.
 
Could rubber on wood be compared to rubber on wet concrete?
 
Originally posted by marshall4
I checked my textbook, there's nothing, i can't find a good website either.


In Physics I textbooks usually don't have them.

Check out Physics II Giancoli.
 
It says it's 1 - 4., so I'd say around 2.42
 

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