In this physics experiment, we will investigate and compare the traction of different shoes on a flat surface. By measuring the static friction and the coefficient of gravity, we aim to determine which shoe provides the best traction. Students conduct the experiment and draw a conclusion based on the collected data.
A Google Doc link is provided in case you want to modify or share the lab with your students.
Steve Spangler demonstrates the power behind friction using two notebooks. This can also be done using your textbooks. Variable to the experiment is to test the strength of the friction after 1, 5, 10, 20, and 40 overlapped pages.
