MadSci Network: Biophysics
Query:

Subject: What is the coefficient of friction of human skin?

Date: Mon Aug 30 22:25:51 1999
Posted by Edwin Yeo
Grade level: undergrad School: National University of Singapore
City: Singapore State/Province: Singapore Country: Singapore
Area of science: Biophysics
ID: 936066351.Bp
Message:

When I place a coin on my forearm, I can tilt my arm to quite a steep angle 
before the coin begins to slip. Scientifically, this implies that my skin 
has quite a high COF (coefficient of friction). However, repeating this 
mini-experiment with different materials will yield different results. 
Also, what are the contributing factors that make someone's skin more or 
less "slippery"? (Eg. gender, age, race, weather conditions, body hair??)
yours-in-waiting,
Edwin


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