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Friction is a force present when things rub against eachother. Friction causes heat energy, and it also causes motion between surfaces to be reduced.
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What does energy mean in scientific terms?
energy is scientifically defined as the ability to do work.
How are spirit bears defined scientifically?
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What is what done when a force moves the object through a distance?
WORK as is scientifically defined.
What is an organ scientifically?
An organ is defined as several types of tissue working together.
What is angle of friction?
The angle of friction is defined as the angle of a plane where a body placed on the plane will start to slide.
Friction is defined as?
Friction is a force that opposes motion. As you drive a car along an expressway, the friction from air pushes back against your direction of motion. Also, the friction between your tires and the road (rolling friction) pushes back in the opposite direction of your motion.
What term is defined as the force applied to a machine?
drag or friction.
As soon as an object starts moving what replaces static friction?
Kinetic Friction replaces Static Friction when an object is in motion.
What is the scientific definition for melting?
Melting is scientifically defined as the transition from the solid phase to the liquid phase.
How is a star defined scientifically?
A star is a spheroidal plasma converting mass into energy by nuclear fusion.
What is the coefficient of friction for talcum powder.?
The coefficient of friction is defined as being between two substances, not just one substance.
What are the units that friction is measured in?
The coefficient of friction is dimensionless; it has no units.
