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Force from Friction

Compare friction during movement with the highest friction limit before movement start.

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How strong friction during movement be

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Static friction adjust up to its limit; the maximum no automatically be the actual force.

Formula

Fk=μkN; |Fs|≤μsN

Compare friction during movement with the highest friction limit before movement start.

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Force perpendicular to the surface (N)
100
Coefficient for friction during movement
0.3
Coefficient for friction before movement start
0.5
How strong friction during movement be
30 N
Highest friction force before movement start
50 N

Where e fit work and limits

Static friction adjust up to its limit; the maximum no automatically be the actual force.

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