Cloth belt against Rubber coefficient of friction

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The discussion centers on finding the coefficient of friction between cloth and rubber, specifically using a belt sander cloth and RC car tire. The method suggested involves creating an inclined plane to measure the angle at which the rubber begins to slide on the cloth. However, the original poster doubts the effectiveness of this method for their specific materials. They seek alternative approaches due to the unique properties of the cloth and rubber involved in their university project. The conversation highlights the challenge of obtaining precise friction values for specialized materials.
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Does anyone know where I can get those values? Haven't been able to find them anywhere
 
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It is going to depend greatly on the type of fabric used for the cloth. You can determine it yourself by fastening a taut sample of the cloth to a smooth piece of wood, placing the rubber sample on the cloth covered wood, then slowly lifting the wood at one end to form an inclined plane. When the rubber starts to slide, measure the angle of the incline. The static friction coefficient is then determined in accord with the Laws of Physics. Is this homework?
 
Thanks for the response
It is for a university project. the rubber is a RC car tyre and the cloth is from a belt sander. I don't think the layout you suggested would work for this case, do you have any other ideas?
 

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