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I did a lab in physics and I can't figure out how to find the coefficient of friction. Here are the lab rules - 

Allowed measurements =

M1, M2, d, h, ∆t2

No ∆t1

Can use Work Energy Ideas and Kinematics.

CANNOT USE F = MA

There is friction between M1 and the table, the pulley is frictionless and there is no air resistance. I need help using the work energy theorem with this to find the coefficient of friction...

This is the equation we were given - WFriction of M1 + WNormal Force of M2 = Total energy

 

I drew a picture of what happened during the lab and what the measurements are. 

Here is my data - 

Mass of M1 - .1284 Kg

Mass of M2 - .055 Kg

d = 1.11 m 

h = .81 m

∆t= 1.00s 

I tried to do the calculation myself and I got μ = .56389, I just don't think it is right.

Sorry for the long windedness... thank you for your help!!!

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