Friction force from normal force

The friction force is tangential interaction between two objects, which impedes their relative movement. It is proportional to the normal force between the two objects.

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friction_force

The friction force.

Symbol:

F_fr

Latex:

\(F_\text{fr}\)

Dimension:

force

friction_coefficient

The friction_coefficient between the two objects.

Symbol:

mu

Latex:

\(\mu\)

Dimension:

dimensionless

normal_force

The normal reaction force from one object to another.

Symbol:

N

Latex:

\(N\)

Dimension:

force

law

F_fr = mu * N

Latex:
\[F_\text{fr} = \mu N\]