Part of the Advanced science series. Demonstrates the basic laws of friction: first, that friction is independent of surface area; and second, that it is proportional to load.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013988
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Friction
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Friction
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)