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friction is an important force to have in life because friction helps objects that move or roll stop. Like brakes on a car, when you push down on the brakes the friction is there when the wheels stop,and the car will stop to.

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Is the thrust force equal to friction force?

Yes they are equal because they are both forces and when the thrust of planes (for example) are high in the air, the thrust pulls the plane forward. While the friction force pushes the plane forward. Think of it as someone pushing you towards something that you don't want to go into, that is the same as thrust and friction forces because the thrust is pushing you forward and the friction force is the balance of it all.


Where is friction needed in a backhoe loader?

You would need friction between the tires or tracks and the dirt the tractor is sitting. If you have extended legs, you need friction between the pads and the ground. You would want friction in the brakes. A clutch also relies on friction. Technically you could "dig water", but if you are trenching, then one needs friction between the dirt particles. It is also handy to have friction in your seat, steps, and controls.


When washer should be used in nut bolt joint?

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.


What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between aluminun and felt?

The coefficient of kinetic friction between wool felt and aluminum is about 0.24 to 0.26.


What is the coefficient of friction of stainless steel sheet astm a240 type 304?

You need to know both material involved in the friction to find the coefficient

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What is the mathematical equation for friction?

An important formula is that friction = (coefficient of friction) x (normal force).


What does the friction force vs normal force graph reveal about the relationship between friction force and normal force?

The friction force vs normal force graph shows that there is a direct relationship between the friction force and the normal force. As the normal force increases, the friction force also increases. This indicates that the friction force is proportional to the normal force.


How to find the friction coefficient in a given system?

To find the friction coefficient in a given system, you can use the formula: Friction coefficient Force of friction / Normal force. The force of friction is the force resisting the motion of an object, and the normal force is the force exerted perpendicular to the surface the object is on. By dividing the force of friction by the normal force, you can calculate the friction coefficient.


Which is the larger the kinetic friction force or the statical friction force?

Statical friction


What does the friction vs normal force graph reveal about the relationship between friction and the normal force?

The friction vs normal force graph shows that there is a direct relationship between friction and the normal force. As the normal force increases, the friction force also increases. This indicates that the friction force is dependent on the normal force acting on an object.


What is the effect of force on friction?

The force acting on an object increases the friction between the object and the surface it is on. As the force increases, the friction force also increases proportionally until it reaches a maximum value, called the limiting friction. This relationship is described by the equation: friction force = coefficient of friction * normal force.


Is there a force that can go against friction?

No. Friction can only slow an object down. If friction were imparting a force greater than that of the applied forces, then friction in and of itself would actually be causing the object to move, which does not happen.


What are the two factors that affect the friction force between two surfaces?

The strength of the force of friction depends on the types of surfaces involved and on how hard the surfaces push together.


Is Friction the most important force on Earth?

and because we would float off into space


If friction acting on the car is the action force then what is the reaction force and what object does it act on?

The reaction force to the friction acting on the car is the friction force acting on the road. It acts on the car in the opposite direction to the friction force acting on the car.


How is force and friction related?

The Force of friction is equal to the coefficient of friction times the normal force. Since normal force is equal to mass times the acceleration of gravity (9.8 m/s2), the force of friction is directly proportional to the mass.


What kind of friction require more force to overcome rolling friction or sliding friction?

Sliding friction requires more force to overcome its friction.