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What are the units of the coefficient of static friction?

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The question is asking about the units that measure the coefficient of static friction. It seeks to clarify what kind of measurement or scale is used to quantify this physical property.

Answer

No units

The coefficient of static friction is dimensionless and has no units.

Answer for screen readers

The coefficient of static friction is dimensionless and has no units.

More Information

The coefficient of static friction is a ratio and therefore does not have any units. It is used to describe the force necessary to start moving an object at rest relative to another.

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