Grip or Slip: Friction and Performer Footwear in the Cry of Jelicuon

Festival context —Prop construction with carpentry and wielding, carrying risers and equipment, fight scenes, and performer lifts during the Cry of Jelicuon reenactment

S8FE-IIa-9Grade 8 · Quarter 2Investigate Factors Affecting Friction

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A performer's shoes grip the gym floor easily but slip on the freshly polished stage. Which factor of friction is changing between these two surfaces?

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A heavier performer wears the same shoes on the same surface as a lighter performer. Who experiences greater friction force?

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