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Frictional Force

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

Definition

Frictional force refers to the resistance encountered when two surfaces slide against each other or attempt to slide against each other.