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What does static friction mean?


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Static friction:

  1. Static friction is a force that prevents an object from moving along a path.
  2. This friction occurs when two surfaces try to slide over each other but there is no relative motion between them.
  3. There is Friction all around us. When we walk, for example, our feet make contact with the ground. This is due to friction.

Diagram of static friction is given below:


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