Conceptual Dynamics - Independent Learning

Friction - Conceptual Example 5.4-1

 

Answer the following questions about friction.

 

 

If F is not large enough to initiate motion what type of friction occurs?

 





 

 

 

Is the static friction force usually equal to, less than or greater than Ffs,max = μsN ?

 




 

 

 

Is the kinetic friction force usually larger or smaller than the maximum static friction force?