Does the coefficient of friction change with mass?!?

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Does the coefficient of friction change with mass?!?

Why or why not?!

2007-03-06 16:17:52 · 3 answers · asked by Meh... 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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As we know, the frictional force,f is the product of frictional coefficient and normal contact force. therefore the coefficient is the quotient of frictional force and normal contact force, hence, the coefficient is independent of the mass.

2007-03-06 16:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by yan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋

No the coefficient of friction is a material property, it does not change with mass.

Although the force of friction does change with mass.

2007-03-07 00:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you were to solve for the coefficient of friction you would find out that the masses cancel.

Mu = Tan (theta)

2007-03-07 00:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋