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Frictionless

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Frictionless refers to a situation where there is no resistance or opposition to motion between two surfaces. It means that there are no forces acting against the direction of motion, allowing objects to move smoothly without any loss of energy.

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