Finding friction force *without* mass or coefficient
Oct 6, 2015 · Calculate the friction force using the formula F = ma, incorporating the mass of the car. Explore the relationship between friction force and the coefficient of friction in practical …
Finding the force of kinetic friction without a coefficient
Dec 18, 2016 · The discussion centers on calculating the force of kinetic friction in a Fletcher's trolley system experiment. The known variables include a hanging mass of 0.100 kg, a sliding …
For the friction formula when to use Fn (normal force)×mu and …
Dec 26, 2023 · The discussion centers on the appropriate use of the friction formula, specifically when to apply Fn (normal force) × μ (friction coefficient) versus F × μ or mg × μ. Participants …
Minimum Force to Make an Object Move - Physics Forums
Sep 19, 2010 · The minimum force required to make a 6 kg object slide on a horizontal surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.8 is calculated using the equation Fsmax = u * Fn. The normal …
What is the formula for friction on an inclined plane?
Oct 29, 2005 · The formula for the force of friction on an inclined plane is defined by the equation F_friction = μ * F_N, where μ represents the coefficient of friction and F_N is the normal force …
Static friction force? mew? do what now? • Physics Forums
Dec 8, 2004 · The key formulas discussed include the kinetic friction force (Ff = mew * Fn) and the net force equation (Fnet = Fapp + Ff). The coefficient of friction is defined as the ratio of …
Friction: Does Contact Area Affect Force? - Physics Forums
Apr 1, 2005 · The discussion centers on the relationship between contact area and friction force, specifically the formula F=uN, where F is the friction force, u is the friction coefficient, and N is …
How can power and work be calculated using friction and known …
Feb 16, 2017 · The discussion centers on calculating the power of a tractor moving at constant velocity while overcoming friction. The friction force is determined using the formula F = m*g*μ, …
Deriving Friction Force: uN | F=uN - Physics Forums
Jan 9, 2005 · The equation for friction force, F = uN, where F represents the force of friction, u is the coefficient of friction, and N is the normal force, is derived from the principle that the force …
What Are Tension, Friction, and Normal Forces in Physics?
Dec 15, 2004 · This discussion provides a comprehensive overview of tension, frictional, and normal forces in physics, emphasizing their definitions and calculations. Tension force is …