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
∆t2 = 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!!!