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Friction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object or surface. It acts in the opposite direction to the applied force.

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