Friction Flashcard

Front

Friction is a force that acts in a direction ___________ of movement.

Back

opposite

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object due to friction called?

Back

frictional force

Front

What type of friction is not moving?

Back

static

Front

What is friction?

Back

Force that opposes motion.

Front

What is the force of friction between a 950-N block of ice and the horizontal ground if μ = .12?

Back

114 N

Front

What is the coefficient of friction?

Back

A numerical value that represents the frictional force between two surfaces.

Front

What are the two main types of friction?

Back

Static friction and kinetic friction.

Front

What is static friction?

Back

The frictional force that prevents two surfaces from sliding past each other.

Front

What is kinetic friction?

Back

The frictional force acting between moving surfaces.

Front

What factors affect the force of friction?

Back

The nature of the surfaces in contact and the normal force.