This is a Lab Stations activity investigating multiple independent variables that might or might not affect the force of kinetic friction as well as the maximum force of static friction. Editable Word Document. Each station investigates one such factor, including:

Kinetic Friction:

1] Normal Force

2] Sliding Speed

3] Contact Area

4] Type of Surface

Static Friction:

5] Normal Force

6] Contact Area

7] Type of Surface