Coefficient of Static Friction
Definition
The coefficient of static friction is a value that represents the amount of force needed to overcome the static friction between two surfaces and initiate motion.
Related terms
Normal Force: The force exerted by a surface that is perpendicular to it.
Applied Force: The external force applied on an object.
Net Force: The vector sum of all forces acting on an object.
"Coefficient of Static Friction" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 2.5 Thermodynamics and Contact Forces
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