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The Force of Friction Video Tutorial discusses the nature and cause of friction, the types of friction, and the mathematics of friction. It features three animations and two sample problems.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
What is friction?
What are the factors that affect the force of friction?
What is the friction equation and how can it be used in problem-solving situations?
Calculator Pad - Newton's Laws: Questions #11 - #30
Have problems? Try the Calculator Pad. This section of our website consists of problems sets on the various topics of Physics. You will find varying problems with answers and audio-guided solutions. It's a great way to practice solving Newton's second law problems, some of which include friction forces.
Concept Builder: Solve It! With F=ma
This Concept Builder provides great practice with solving for acceleration. There are three levels of difficulty with 2-3 unique problems at each level. Feedback to answers is immediate. The third level includes the friction force and the need to use the force of friction equation.
Minds On Physics, Part 2: Newton's Laws Module, Missions NL9
If you're serious about learning Physics, there may be no better tool than Minds On Physics. This rigorous program is available on phones and tablets and will give you the workout you need to strengthen your Physics muscles. Mission NL9 has eight different problems to challenge your skill at solving F=ma problems. Some of the problems involve friction.
Teacher Toolkits: Newton's Second Law
Teacher Toolkits provide teachers a collection of annotated links to vetted resources on the internet that are standards-based and multimedia reliant. This particular Toolkit is on Newton's Second Law and should assist a teacher in finding resources for planning lessons that are next steps to this video.
Physics Interactive: Force
Our Interactives section provides short simulations that allow students to manipulate a variable and observe its impact upon a motion. This one is perfect for helping students view the connection between mass, net force, and the resulting acceleration. It comes with two classroom-ready activity sheets, one of which provides a lot of attention to the role of friction.
Concept Builder: Solve It! With F=ma
Concept Builkders are great for formative assessent! This particular one has students solving a problem, getting feedback, and making corrections until they have mastered the problem. There are three levels of difficulty and the third one has the force of friction as a major component.
Calculator Pad - Newton's Laws: Questions #11 - #30
The Calculator Pad is our go-to location for problems sets on the various topics of Physics. You will find varying problems with answers and audio-guided solutions. It's a great way to practice. Any of questions #11 through #30 would provide great practice solving problems with the Newton's second law equation. Some of those problems include friction.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.