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Physics: Coefficient of Kinetic Friction?

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A. Student A's test is actully measuring the coefficient of static friction

B. Student A's test is measuring the force of static friction

C. Student A's test is measuring the force of kinetic friction, not the coefficient of kinetic friction.

D. Student A's test is measuring the normal force only, and does not take into account the forces of kinetic and static friction involved. 

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    5 days ago
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    C. Student A's test is measuring the force of kinetic friction, not the coefficient of kinetic friction (provided they move at constant speed) 

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