Pool Ball Backspin VideoLab

In this experiment you investigate the motion of a pool ball struck so that it is initially spinning backwards. The object is to determine the coefficient of static (sliding) and rolling friction between the ball and the table.

The equipment consists of a single pool ball of mass 500 grams and a standard pool table. Run the movie above to observe the motion. Click on the link below to go to the lab.

You will need the x versus t data. Paste the data into a spreadsheet to analyse the motion. What values for the coefficient of rolling and sliding friction are measured from the motion?