Help finding obscure coefficient of friction

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The discussion centers on finding the coefficient of static and kinetic friction for rubber on wood, specifically for a rough wood surface like a 2x4 and rubber similar to a hockey puck. Participants note that the friction values can vary significantly based on the smoothness of both materials. A user expresses difficulty locating a specific value or chart for these materials, indicating that a range would suffice for comparison in their experiment. A suggested resource is a link to a document that may provide relevant estimates. The conversation emphasizes the variability of friction coefficients based on material characteristics.
LESLEY

Homework Statement


I have a homework assignment that requires me to use the coefficient of static and kinetic friction for rubber on wood. I cannot locate this value anywhere so far.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I have searched and searched and I cannot find the answer so far. Thanks for any input.
 
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How smooth is the wood? The number could vary dramatically depending on both the smoothness of the wood and the type and smoothness of the rubber.
 
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Charles Link said:
How smooth is the wood? The number could vary dramatically depending on both the smoothness of the wood and the type and smoothness of the rubber.
Thanks for your reply. I guess if there's a range out there somewhere I could go with that. It's not a value I'm required to calculate - he just wants us to use that number to compare with our experiment results. However I can't find a chart that has the coefficient of friction with those materials. The wood isn't polished - just like a 2x4 that came from home depot, and the rubber would be similar to a hockey puck.
 
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I found http://catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/handle/2324/23785/p147.pdf
(Google search engine)
 
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haruspex said:
I found http://catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/handle/2324/23785/p147.pdf
(Google search engine)
@LESLEY , it looks like Fig. 10 of this "link" from @haruspex may give you a good estimate.
 

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