Calculation of kinetic friction coefficient with Phyphox, Tracker and Algodoo

Abstract

In this study, the kinetic friction coefficient for a block moving on an inclined plane was determined with the help of three different methods (a smartphone application, Phyphox, a video analysis program, Tracker and a simulation program, Algodoo) which can be performed easily using simple materials by the students. The results obtained from the experiments were compared with the theoretical results and each other. As a result, the advantages and disadvantages of three methods were evaluated and several recommendations were presented. © 2021 IOP Publishing Ltd.