The coefficient of static friction is typically _____ the coefficient of kinetic friction.
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The coefficient of static friction (μs) is the ratio of the force required to initiate the movement of an object at rest to the normal force acting on it. The coefficient of kinetic friction (μk) is the ratio of the force required to keep an object moving at a Show more…
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