Experimental Design PART A: Explain how the student can use this setup to take measurements that would allow the coefficient of static friction to be calculated. Be sure to explain clearly what rotational period must be measured and how experimental error can be reduced.
Scenario
Astudent is attempting to determine the coefficient of static fraction between a coin and a steel plate. the student attaches the center of the plate to a freely rotating axis. For each trial, the student sets the coin on different positions on the steel plate and measures the distances from the center of the coin to the center of the axis of rotation. The student also has a stopwatch to measure the periodT of the plate's rotation.
Part A Experimental Design
Explain how the student can use the setup to take measurements that would allow the coefficient of static friction to be calculated. Be sure to explain clearly what rotational period must be measured and how experimental error can be reduced.
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