Physics Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9781133950639
Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7A, Problem 5PLA
For the laboratory measurement of the static coefficient of friction the maximum value of the force measured by the force sensor is taken to be the value of fs the frictional force. Describe why the maximum value of the force is the correct measurement.
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