Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Friction is a complex phenomenon that is often simplified in introductory physics courses, leading to the exclusion of many interesting effects. Wet friction, for instance, is rarely discussed in the physics curriculum, despite its relevance in everyday life. This paper presents an experiment in which we measured the sliding friction coefficient under both dry and wet conditions. We also investigated the effects of sliding speed and normal load on friction. The proposed experiment is affordable and readily adaptable to other educational purposes.
Source: Romanian Reports in Physics
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410898352