Thread: Coefficients of Friction
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Re: Coefficients of Friction
The coefficient of friction can theoretically reach infinity (think Spiderman). The coefficient of friction can be calculated by taking your floor material and putting it on a ramp. Be able to change the angle of the ramp with respect to the floor. Place your item that you want to test on the ramp. Change the angle until the item starts to slip. Measure the angle. The coefficient of friction equals tan(angle). As you can see, any angle that can get higher than 45 degrees with have a coefficient of friction higher than 1.