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What is the primary force that opposes the motion of a skateboard after it's pushed and released?
What is the primary force that opposes the motion of a skateboard after it's pushed and released?
- Acceleration
- Friction (correct)
- Gravity
- Inertia
Static friction is typically greater than kinetic friction.
Static friction is typically greater than kinetic friction.
True (A)
What is the equation that relates the friction force to the normal force?
What is the equation that relates the friction force to the normal force?
F = μ * W
Friction depends on two factors: the type of surfaces and the force pressing the surfaces together, known as the ______.
Friction depends on two factors: the type of surfaces and the force pressing the surfaces together, known as the ______.
Match the type of friction with its description:
Match the type of friction with its description:
What happens to a skateboard after you push it and release it?
What happens to a skateboard after you push it and release it?
Static friction is generally less than kinetic friction.
Static friction is generally less than kinetic friction.
What is the primary factor that affects the magnitude of friction between two surfaces?
What is the primary factor that affects the magnitude of friction between two surfaces?
The friction coefficient is denoted by the letter ______.
The friction coefficient is denoted by the letter ______.
Match the type of friction with its corresponding function:
Match the type of friction with its corresponding function:
Flashcards
Friction
Friction
A force that opposes the sliding motion of two surfaces in contact.
Static Friction
Static Friction
It is the force that resists the initiation of motion between two surfaces in contact.
Kinetic Friction
Kinetic Friction
It is the force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other.
Friction Coefficient (μ)
Friction Coefficient (μ)
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Normal Force (W)
Normal Force (W)
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Friction Force (F)
Friction Force (F)
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