A group of students collected the data shown below while attempting to measure the coefficient of static friction (of course, it looks like this group varied the amount of mass sitting on the block with each trial - this is not recommended). Nonetheless, what is their average coefficient of static friction? Trial Mass of block (g) Hanging mass (kg)
1 105 0.053
2 165 0.081
3 220 0.118
4 280 0.149
5 315 0.180
6 385 0.198

The average coefficient of static friction is 0.13.

The coefficient of static friction is obtained using the formula; μ = F/R

Where;

F = force acting on the body

R = reaction

μ = coefficient of static friction

The average of measurements is given as; ∑summation of measurements/number of measurements

We can see from the question that there were 6 measurements of the coefficient of static friction. Hence, the average coefficient of static friction is obtained from;

0.053 + 0.081 + 0.118 + 0.149 + 0.180 +  0.198/6

= 0.13

The average  coefficient of static friction is 0.13

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0.130

Explanation:

From the given data, the coefficient of static friction for each trial are:

1. 0.053

2. 0.081

3. 0.118

4. 0.149

5. 0.180

6. 0.198

The sum of the coefficient of static friction = 0.053 + 0.081 + 0.118 + 0.149 + 0.180 + 0.198

                                              = 0.779

So that;

the average coefficient of static friction =

                                              =

                                              = 0.12983

The average coefficient of static friction is 0.130

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