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Define static friction and canitic friction

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Dear student, Static friction is the force opposing a push or pull on a body, so that it stays in rest. The magnitude of this force is equal to that of applied force.Kinetic friction is the opposing force on a body which is in motion. It is given as, f = μN, ehere, μ is thecoefficient of friction, and N is the normal reaction the body by the surface in contact. It is also called dynamic friction Regards

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