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the washer should be used where the exact matching between nut and bolt is required and also the chances of vibration is frequently occurring the washer is mainly used to make a good contact between the surfaces. the friction force occurring between the washer and the plate is so large because of u0 (co efficient of friction) .

that it absorbs the vibration.

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