Understanding Friction in Physics
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What is the relationship between force of static friction and limiting force?

  • The force of static friction is always equal to the limiting force
  • The force of static friction is greater than the limiting force
  • The force of static friction is always greater than the limiting force
  • The force of static friction is less than or equal to the limiting force (correct)

    • What happens if the applied force exceeds the limiting force?

  • The body starts sliding due to kinetic friction
  • The body experiences an increase in static friction
  • The limiting force becomes the force of static friction (correct)
  • The limiting force decreases

    • At what point does static friction have its maximum value?

  • $F_{B}$ (point B)
  • $F_{O}$ (point O)
  • $F_{A}$ (point A) (correct)
  • $F_{C}$ (point C)

    • How does sliding friction compare to static friction?

    <p>It has a constant value and is less than static friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship exists between force of friction and applied force during static friction?

    <p>It is directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Friction

    • Friction is the retarding electromagnetic force that occurs when there is relative motion between surfaces in contact or a tendency to relative motion.

    Types of Friction

    • There are two types of friction: static friction and kinetic friction.
    • Static Friction: The opposing force that occurs when one body tends to move over the surface of another, but the actual motion has not started.
    • Kinetic (Dynamic) Friction: The opposing force that occurs when a body is moving on another body.
    • Types of Kinetic Friction:
      • Sliding friction
      • Rolling friction

    Coefficient of Static Friction

    • Coefficient of Static Friction (μs): The ratio of the force of limiting friction and normal reaction.
    • μs = F / R
    • The value of μs depends on the material and nature of the surfaces in contact (e.g., dry or wet, rough or smooth, polished or non-polished).

    Variation of Frictional Force

    • Frictional force is independent of the area of contact between two surfaces.
    • The force of static friction is directly proportional to the applied force until the body is at rest.
    • Fstatic = Fapplied < (Flimiting = μs N)
    • When the applied force becomes equal to the limiting force, the body just tends to move.

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