friction & power
friction & power
(OP)
case 1 Pallet supported by 4 wheels - total mass 160kg - manual force to start movement (via spring balance) 4kg
After connecting two more identical pallets force remains 4kg
case 2 Same pallet, same wheel but 10 wheels - force 1.6kg
Can mu be variable ? if so how do I apply F = m * mu to these cases
Roy
After connecting two more identical pallets force remains 4kg
case 2 Same pallet, same wheel but 10 wheels - force 1.6kg
Can mu be variable ? if so how do I apply F = m * mu to these cases
Roy





RE: friction & power
Of course mu is variable when you are changing the number of wheels.
Fe
RE: friction & power
You might try adding a slope to the ... floor? rails? ... whatever, something a little greater than what's anticipated when you're not around, and see what it takes to drag your pallets up a little hill.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: friction & power