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What if there is no friction would a a moving object stop moving?

If there is no friction, a moving object would continue moving at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. Without friction to oppose its motion, the object would not come to a stop on its own.


Does static or sliding friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied?

Static friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied. It is the force that must be overcome to initiate movement of an object. Sliding friction occurs once the object is in motion.


The force you have to overcome to start an object moving is .?

I have to guess either gravity or friction.If by that you mean a force that opposes the start of motion, then your force would be static friction.Static friction only occurs before an object starts moving, as opposed to kinetic friction which occurs when the objects is moving or sliding. The equation for static friction is: Ff = (coefficient of static friction) * FNInertia


What type of friction holds thingsin place?

It provides static friction, so the object cannot move until the static friction is overcome. For example, if the object at rest had 5N static friction, it would take 5.1N to make the object start moving.


IS THE FRICTIONAL FORCE THAT ACTS ON OBJECTS THAT ARE NOT MOVING?

Yes, the frictional force acts on objects that are not moving, opposing the motion that would occur if there were no friction present. This static friction force prevents the object from moving until a force greater than the static friction force is applied.

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What if there is no friction would a a moving object stop moving?

If there is no friction, a moving object would continue moving at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. Without friction to oppose its motion, the object would not come to a stop on its own.


What does friction do to the object's motion?

The motion of the object might slow down or just change itself object would resist moving or keep moving. An object can have static friction, sliding friction, or rolling friction.


What would happen when an object started moving if there is no friction?

it will go same speed forever without affecting mass and weight


Does fluid friction affect soccer balls?

All friction affects a moving object, the source of the friction and the object moving is irrelevant. Water on a soccer ball would effect the performance of the ball.


Does static or sliding friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied?

Static friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied. It is the force that must be overcome to initiate movement of an object. Sliding friction occurs once the object is in motion.


What could happen if there is no friction in land?

Friction is what holds, stops things from moving. if there was no friction then things would be on the move 24/7.


The force you have to overcome to start an object moving is .?

I have to guess either gravity or friction.If by that you mean a force that opposes the start of motion, then your force would be static friction.Static friction only occurs before an object starts moving, as opposed to kinetic friction which occurs when the objects is moving or sliding. The equation for static friction is: Ff = (coefficient of static friction) * FNInertia


What is friction affected by?

Weight and surface affect friction. The more mass an object has more friction that will occur ex:/ It would be harder to slide an elephant across a floor than a hockey puck. This is because the large amount of friction on the elephant would slow it down. The smoother the surface the less friction. ex:/ There will be more friction on a floor of sandpaper than there would be on a floor of ice.


What force slows moving objects?

Inertia is what slows down moving objects. 2nd Answer: Not even close . . . inertia would keep objects FROM slowing. Friction or running into another object will slow a moving object.


What type of friction holds thingsin place?

It provides static friction, so the object cannot move until the static friction is overcome. For example, if the object at rest had 5N static friction, it would take 5.1N to make the object start moving.


IS THE FRICTIONAL FORCE THAT ACTS ON OBJECTS THAT ARE NOT MOVING?

Yes, the frictional force acts on objects that are not moving, opposing the motion that would occur if there were no friction present. This static friction force prevents the object from moving until a force greater than the static friction force is applied.


Is there less friction in vacuum?

In an atmosphere, when an object moves through the air it experiences friction with the air through which it moves. In a vacuum, there is no air and therefore no friction with an atmosphere as the result of an object moving through space. However, if two surfaces are moving against each other, there would still be friction from that action, even in a vacuum. In fact, in the absence of air that kind of friction could be increased.