GSC International 603-BLK Friction Block Wood Size 5" x 2" x 3/4" with hook. With felt and wood surfaces. Used with an Incline Plane to study the coefficient of friction in a traditionl physics classroom or homeschool.
Friction Block Materials: A friction block has different surfaces (e.g., wood & felt) that interact with an inclined plane, each having a distinct coefficient of friction.
Measuring Friction Forces: By using the block, students can measure both static friction (force to start movement) and kinetic friction (force to maintain movement) for various materials.
Inclined Plane Experiments: As the angle of the incline increases, the gravitational force component pulling the block down the plane increases, helping to study the relationship between incline, friction, and motion.
Newton’s Laws of Motion: The experiment illustrates Newton's first and second laws, showing how friction opposes motion and how net forces affect the block's movement or acceleration.
Real-World Applications: The friction block helps students understand practical applications, such as tire-road interactions, braking systems, and material design for minimizing or maximizing friction.
PRODUCT WARNINGS
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Our products are not toys. Use in a laboratory or educational setting only. Not for children 13 and under.