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Friction occurs due to intermolecular forces between contacting surfaces, which are never perfectly smooth. The real area of contact consists of discrete contact points or "weld points". The frictional force is proportional to the normal force pressing the surfaces together and the real area of contact. While the apparent area of contact looks large, the real area of contact consists of only these micro contact spots. Friction opposes the initiation of relative motion between surfaces but a constant lower l
- Author
- Jake Bennett
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- EN