Do These . . . . .

Science Skills: Observing, Inferring, Measuiring

What to Do?
1. Put a paper clip on one side of the book.
2. Tape the paper, plastic cover, and sand paper on the floor.
3. Place the book on the top of the paper.
4. Attach the hook of the spring balance to the paper clip.
5. Pull the book using the spring balance.
6. Record the amount of the force needed to move the book (as indicated on
the spring balance) on the table below.
7. Repeat the process for trial 2 -3.
8. Repeat the steps using plastic cover, then sand paper.

Kinds of Surface Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3

in Newton (N) in Newton (N) in Newton (N)

Paper

Plastic Cover

Sand Paper

Discussion:

1. Which among the surfaces has the least frictional force? The greatest?
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2. Why do you think does it have the least/greatest frictional force?
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3. What are the different kinds of materials that has smooth/rough
surface?
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4. How can friction help us in our daily lives?
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