Physics

Friction Force

Friction from normal force.

Formula

Formula
f = μ · N

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
μ friction coefficient computed result result
N normal force (N) real number (ℝ) N input

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Worked examples

Example 1
Givenμ = 0.3, normal force (N) = 100
Result30
Example 2
Givenμ = 0.6, normal force (N) = 500
Result300