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Friction is the force exerted on a body when the body pushes against the microscopic obstacles in its path. Therefore , it is basically a reaction to the force exerted by the body.It comes into play when a body moves on a surface which is

not completely even ,even at the microscopic level.

Another difference is that the friction force is constant beyond a threshold for a given homogeneous surface,even if we increase speed of the body.

Friction is essential for our movement and to keep in place things such as a knot.

The resisting force employed usually by the resisting obstacles is the electromagnetic force.

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Is the following sentence True or false electric forces cause friction and other contact forces?

False. Electric forces are forces that act on charged objects due to their electric charges. Friction and other contact forces are caused by the interaction between surfaces in contact with each other, typically due to mechanical interactions at a microscopic level.


What is the difference between friction and shear forces in the context of materials science and engineering?

Friction forces occur when two surfaces rub against each other in opposite directions, while shear forces happen when layers of a material slide past each other in the same direction. Friction resists motion between surfaces, while shear causes deformation within a material. Both forces play important roles in materials science and engineering, influencing how materials behave under different conditions.


True or False Electric forces cause friction and other contact forces.?

False. Electric forces are caused by the interaction of charged particles (like electrons and protons), but friction and contact forces are primarily a result of mechanical interactions between objects.


Does friction occur when there are balanced forces?

Yes, friction can be involved, as one of the forces. For example, if I push against this heavy desk in front of mine with a force of 100N, and it doesn't budge, that means there is a contrary force of 100N. That force, of course, is friction.


What are the force acting at rest?

It is the gravitational force. Mostly gravity and static friction. Friction is a manifestation of the electromagnetic force.

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How does friction differ from other forces?

Friction produces heat. The other forces produce motion or stress.


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Normal, Friction, Tension, and Elastic Forces.


What is different between static friction and kinetic friction?

Between any two body surfaces in contact there acts an frictional force. A friction can operate between a given pair of solids, between a solid and fluid or between a pair of fluids. There are two types of frictional forces : kinetic and static friction. When two bodies in contact move with respect to each other , rubbing the surfaces in contact the friction between them is called kinetic friction. The directions of frictional forces are such that it opposes the relative motion. Friction forces can also act between two bodies which are in contact but not moving or sliding with respect to each other. The friction in such case is static friction.


Is the following sentence True or false electric forces cause friction and other contact forces?

False. Electric forces are forces that act on charged objects due to their electric charges. Friction and other contact forces are caused by the interaction between surfaces in contact with each other, typically due to mechanical interactions at a microscopic level.


Force that prevents two forces in contact from sliding past each other?

The force that prevents two forces in contact from sliding past each other is friction. Friction has the ability to keep things from moving.


How do you that forces are balanced when static friction acts on an object?

The other force being applied, opposing to the object's static friction would both be equal therefore the forces are balancing.


What is the difference between friction and shear forces in the context of materials science and engineering?

Friction forces occur when two surfaces rub against each other in opposite directions, while shear forces happen when layers of a material slide past each other in the same direction. Friction resists motion between surfaces, while shear causes deformation within a material. Both forces play important roles in materials science and engineering, influencing how materials behave under different conditions.


What are the all different types of forces?

Gravity, Friction, Air resistance, Turning, Moments, pressure, upthrust, balanced forces, unbalanced forces. there are some of the forces that are well known.


Why did Ottoman Empire join world war 1?

Ottoman Empire joined World War 1 so as to join forces with the Germany. The other reason was the friction with the friction with Turkey.


True or False Electric forces cause friction and other contact forces.?

False. Electric forces are caused by the interaction of charged particles (like electrons and protons), but friction and contact forces are primarily a result of mechanical interactions between objects.


What is the metric unit for friction?

A friction is a force, so it would be measured in newtons. The coefficient of friction, on the other hand, is a ratio between two forces, so it is dimensionless.


Does friction occur when there are balanced forces?

Yes, friction can be involved, as one of the forces. For example, if I push against this heavy desk in front of mine with a force of 100N, and it doesn't budge, that means there is a contrary force of 100N. That force, of course, is friction.