» Frictional Force

Friction, or frictional force, is the mutual interaction between contacting surfaces that prevents the sliding of these bodies:

$$F_{h} = \mu \cdot N $$


where,

\(F_{\text{friction}}\)β€” frictional force;
ΞΌβ€” coefficient of friction;
Nβ€” normal force.


Friction FAQ

What is friction?

It is the force that resists relative motion between contacting surfaces.

What is the formula?

F = ΞΌN.