CLASSICAL MECHANICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site coefficient of friction If Fs = the frictional resistance when a body is on the point of sliding along a specified surface, Fk = the frictional resistance when steady sliding has been attained, and R = the perpendicular force between the surfaces in contact, the static coefficient of friction = Fs/R; the kinetic friction = Fk/R. Related category    • CLASSICAL MECHANICS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP