TOOLS? For measuring surface friction?

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Various tools exist for measuring surface friction, including the incline plane method, which determines the coefficient of friction based on the critical angle at which an object begins to slide. However, measuring friction on large, flat surfaces like a 20-foot section of ice presents challenges, particularly when an incline cannot be used. The primary concern is whether the friction remains consistent across the entire surface area of the ice. Alternative methods or tools may be necessary to accurately assess friction in such contained environments. Reliable measurement of surface friction is crucial for applications involving safety and performance on ice.
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TOOLS? For measuring surface friction?

Are there any good tools out there for measuring the friction of a surface such as a road or ice or other surfaces?
 
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There is a simple way to measure friction using an incline plane. To find a critical angle adjust the angle of the plane until an object starts to slide. The coefficient of friction between the object and the inclined plane would proportional to a trig function of the critical angle.
 


What if I can't put ice on an incline?

I'm talking over 20 feet of ice, in a contained space. I think the main issue would be to see if the ice maintains relatively the same friction.

Because of the size of the container and the amount of ice I doubt I could place it on an incline.
 

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