Static and Kinetic Friction
The force of friction depends on two things, what are they? The force pressing the surfaces together (normal force - FN) The type of surfaces in contact (coefficient of friction – μ)
What direction does friction always act? Opposite the direction of motion or opposite the direction an object would tend to move.
Static Friction The Force of Static Friction keeps a stationary object at rest! FN F fs Fg
Kinetic Friction Once the Force of Static Friction is overcome, the Force of Kinetic Friction is what offers resistance to a moving object! Motion FN F fk Fg