PASCO ME-8574 DISCOVER FRICTION ACCESSORY - Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model ME-8574
DISCOVER FRICTION ACCESSORY
012-07552A
12/00
$1.00
© 2000 PASCO scientific
Introduction
PASCO’s Discover Friction Accessory (ME-8574)
is designed for use with Dynamics Carts, PAScars,
GOcars, and Force Sensors to study the effects of
friction on motion. It consists of four friction
trays: one with a felt surface, one with a cork/
rubber surface, and two with a smooth plastic
surface.
Discover Friction Accessory – 4 trays in all, two as
pictured and two with a plain plastic bottom
The Discover Friction Accessory can be used to
determine coefficients of friction for various
surface combinations, and calculate the amount of
work done by frictional forces. Each suggestion
will be discussed briefly in this instruction sheet.
Specifications
Approximate dimension of trays are,
5 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 2 1/4”.
Friction trays are stackable to allow for adjusting
the pulling height and for storage.
Trays are provided with hook and slot for
connecting in a series.
Additional Equipment Required
· Force Sensor
· 500 gram Bar Masses
· String
felt surface block
cork surface block
hook
slot