Simplified: The coefficient of dynamic (moving) friction, is derived from:
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coefficient = force resisting motion (newtons) / force of object on surface (newtons)
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The laws of dynamic friction describe the relationship between the force required to overcome friction between two surfaces in motion and the normal force acting perpendicular to those surfaces. These laws state that the force of friction is proportional to the normal force and is independent of the surface area in contact, while the coefficient of friction relates the force of friction to the normal force.
Dynamic limiting friction refers to the maximum amount of frictional force that can be generated between two surfaces in relative motion. Rolling friction is the resistive force that opposes the motion of a rolling object, which is typically smaller than sliding friction due to the rolling motion.
The friction between two stationary forces is called static friction. It is the friction that resists two objects to start moving against each other. Once in motion, the friction between two forces is called dynamic friction. Static friction tends to be greater than dynamic friction, which is why it takes more force to get a heavy box moving along the ground compared to keep it going.
Sliding friction is affected by the nature of the two surfaces in contact, the presence of lubricants or contaminants, the applied force pressing the surfaces together, and the smoothness of the surfaces.
The coefficient of dynamic friction is typically lower than the coefficient of static friction. It can range from 0.3 to 0.6 depending on the materials in contact. Without further information, we can estimate it to be around 0.4 to 0.6 based on common values.
Static friction: the force that resists the initial movement of an object at rest. Kinetic friction: the force that opposes the motion of an object already in motion. The coefficient of friction: a constant that measures the friction between two surfaces.