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Friction Force
Friction force between surfaces
Statics
Source Details
Id
mech-friction
Name
Friction Force
Discipline
mechanical
Category
Statics
Latex
F_f = \mu N
Description
Friction force between surfaces
Conditions
μ is coefficient of friction (static or kinetic)
Variables
[
{
"symbol": "Fᶠ",
"name": "Friction Force",
"unit": "N",
"siUnit": "N",
"imperialUnit": "lbf"
},
{
"symbol": "μ",
"name": "Coefficient of Friction",
"unit": "",
"siUnit": ""
},
{
"symbol": "N",
"name": "Normal Force",
"unit": "N",
"siUnit": "N",
"imperialUnit": "lbf"
}
]Solve For
Fᶠ, μ, N
Tags
friction, force, coefficient, normal
Is Custom
false