µs
Definition
The coefficient of static friction (µs) is a measure of the maximum amount of friction that can exist between two surfaces before one starts sliding relative to the other.
Related terms
Coefficient of kinetic friction: The coefficient of kinetic friction (µk) represents how much resistance there is between two surfaces in motion relative to each other.
Normal force: The normal force is the perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object resting on it.
Static equilibrium: A state where an object remains at rest due to balanced forces acting on it.
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Practice Questions (1)
If µs = 0.6 between a 100kg block and the level ground, which of the following is a possible force of kinetic friction between the box and the surface as it slides across?
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