Demo: Friction

This demonstration uses the Smart Cart with Motor to push the mass bars at different speeds. The force on the mass bars is measured with the Smart Cart force sensor. The kinetic friction at different speeds is measured.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Physics

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Featured Equipment

Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Blue Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics. 

Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Red Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics. 

Smart Cart Motor

Smart Cart Motor

Add power to your Smart Cart and control its motion through Blockly coding.

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