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How Do You Calculate Applied Force with Mass and Friction Coefficients?
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The discussion revolves around calculating the applied force in the context of forces and friction, specifically using mass, maximum static friction, and the coefficient of static friction (µ). The original poster is attempting to fill in a chart based on experimental data.
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- Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation
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- Participants are discussing the methodology for determining the applied force and the origin of values in a data chart. Questions are raised about the calculations for the coefficient of static friction and the relationship between different columns of data.
Discussion Status
The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the experimental setup and calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of data columns, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or values.
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There is mention of performing experiments to gather data, and participants are questioning the accuracy and origin of certain values in the data chart. The original poster has not provided a specific question from their homework, which may limit the direction of the discussion.
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NascentOxygen
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Could you quote the exact question from your homework or prac work? So we can understand what this is about.
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There is none . I have to fill in the chart by preforming experiments
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can you please help
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Where did the values in column E come from?summerchambers said:
Did you measure the values in column D?
What is the equation this experiment is going to confirm?
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I don't think you have correctly explained where those figures in column E came from. You seem to have invented them. I believe each should be a calculated value for μ based on the data to its left.
The numbers in column C will be, I think, those in column B but each multiplied by 9.8
The numbers in column C will be, I think, those in column B but each multiplied by 9.8