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Depends. If you are talking about a plastic bucket, no. Clothing plastic, yes. baloons, yes.

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There is no friction in plastic since friction is an applied force.

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Is friction and static the same?

Limiting friction is the case of static friction where an object is right on the edge of moving, any more force applied to the object will cause it to move. Limiting friction is the largest value that the static friction can take


What is static energy in Australia?

Static energy is when two objects are rubbed together and then cause a friction.


Is static friction and limiting friction the same?

Static friction and limiting friction are not the same. Static friction is the friction force that prevents an object from starting to move when a force is applied, while limiting friction is the maximum amount of friction force that can be exerted before the object starts sliding. Static friction can vary in magnitude, while limiting friction is a specific value for a given pair of surfaces.


Which friction is greater sliding friction or static friction?

Static friction


Is static friction the same as starting friction?

Yes, look at "what is static friction?" Static friction is also known as starting friction.


What is the cause of the static charge in a car?

friction between the tires and the ground.


How does rubbing make plastic charged?

It creates friction which, in turn, creates static electricity therefore giving the plastic a positive charge.


What is the type of friction you observe when you push furniture that cannot move?

That is called static friction.


Describe the factors that cause static friction between two surfaces to increase.?

A higher coefficient of static friction increases the static frictional force. A greater normal force also does this.


What is more sliding friction or static friction?

static friction is higher in most cases, if you're talking about the coefficient of static or kinetic friction


Can static electricity cause blisters?

No, static electricity typically does not cause blisters. Blisters are usually caused by friction, burns, or skin irritation. Static electricity can cause a shock sensation or spark, but it is not associated with blister formation.


Does a ball rolling down a hill cause static friction?

No, static friction is the resistance that prevents an object from moving when it is not in motion. As the ball is already rolling down the hill, it experiences kinetic friction (dynamic friction) between the ball and the surface of the hill.