c



is the resistive force that is

the result of sliding or attempting to
slide two surfaces that are pressed
against each other.

is a force and is measured in Newtons.

comes in various types, for example:
static, kinetic, and rolling.
O criction always resists motion.

is always directed opposite

O criction

that of motion.

O criction cannot exceed applied force,

unless the object is already moving.
criction
O rregularities in the surfaces and the
force between the two objects
cause friction.
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O 6hen two surfaces are sliding across each
other, the amount of

  
present can be calculated using the equation

à
 
where µk is the coefficient of kinetic friction
and N is the normal force.
O 3he u
uu amount of
  
can be calculated using the equation

à u



where µs is the coefficient of static

friction and N is normal force .
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O according to Newton's 3hird Law, the
amount of static friction required to
maintain static equilibrium, when an
object is resisting a push or pull,
depends directly on the amount of
external force applied to it.
O Únce the applied force equals the
maximum value for static friction,
the object will slip and begin to
slide. At that time, the friction
between the two surfaces will be
kinetic friction, no longer static
friction.
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O 3
 
½. criction opposes the
direction of motion or the
direction of the applied
force.
Ô. criction never initiates
motion; it only responds to
motion.
m. criction is dependent on the
area of the surfaces in
contact .

4. criction depends on the

types of materials that are in
contact .
¦. criction acts parallel to
the surfaces that are (or
might have the potential to
be) moving with respect
to each other .
 
 

G. Consider a ½ kg box initially
resting on a table. Suppose that the
coefficient of static friction between
the box and the table's surface is
.4.
a) 6hat normal force acts on the
box?
b) 3his would mean that the
maximum amount of static friction
present between the two surfaces
would be
c. 3he box is pushed to the left with a Ô
N
force but does not move. 6hat is the
static frictional force?

d. 6hen the pushing force is increased to

4 N, it begins to move. 6hat then is
the max static frictional force?

e. Solve for the coefficient of static friction

between the ground and the box.
J. A hockey puck has a coefficient of
kinetic friction of .½ . f the puck
experiences a normal force of ¦ N,
what is the frictional force that acts
on the puck?
º. Suppose a ½ N force is applied to the
side of a 4. kg block that is sitting on a
table. 3he block experiences a frictional
force against the force that is applied.

Draw a force diagram for the block

a. 6hat is the weight of the block?
b. what is the normal force on the block?
C. f the coefficient of kinetic friction is
.Ô , what is the frictional force on the
block?
d. 6hat is the net force on the block?
e. 6hat is the acceleration of the block
from the net force?