How Do Static and Kinetic Friction Compare in Physics Experiments?

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Static friction is typically greater than kinetic friction, as demonstrated by the data showing a static friction slope of 4N/kg compared to 2.2N/kg for kinetic friction. The calculated values indicate that static friction requires more force to overcome due to the bond between the block and the surface. When comparing slopes to the tangents of angles of incline, the percent differences were found to be 18% for static and 42% for kinetic. This suggests that the relationship between friction and incline angle is more consistent for static friction. Overall, the experiment highlights the fundamental differences between static and kinetic friction in physics.
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1. Comment on the difference (if any) between the slopes of the lines of best fit and the tangents of the angles of incline.
In my data i got that the static friction slope was 4N/kg and the kinetic was 2.2N/kg. and i think that we're supposed to divide that number by the gravitaional field intesity of 9.8 m/s [down] (0.408-static) and (0.488-kinetic) then compare it to the tan which i got 0.488-static and 0.344 for kinetic and when i calculated percent difference i got 18%(static) and 42%(kinetic).
So, what comments should i say?




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3. I think that the static is bigger because it takes more force because of the bonded ground to the block that we made slide down a plank of wood. and then when its moving its easier so the kinetic is easier. =(
 
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1. Comment on the difference (if any) between the slopes of the lines of best fit and the tangents of the angles of incline.
In my data i got that the static friction slope was 4N/kg and the kinetic was 2.2N/kg. and i think that we're supposed to divide that number by the gravitaional field intesity of 9.8 m/s [down] (0.408-static) and (0.488-kinetic) then compare it to the tan which i got 0.488-static and 0.344 for kinetic and when i calculated percent difference i got 18%(static) and 42%(kinetic).
So, what comments should i say?

3. I think that the static is bigger because it takes more force because of the bonded ground to the block that we made slide down a plank of wood. and then when its moving its easier so the kinetic is smaller. =(
 
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