Kinetic Friction Coefficient
Kinetic friction coefficient, abbreviated as \(\mu_k\), a dimensionless number, also called coefficient of kinetic friction, is the amount of force that resists motion at a constant velocity.
Kinetic friction coefficient formula |
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\(\large{ \mu_k = \frac {f_k}{F_n} }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ \mu_k }\) (Greek symbol mu) = kinetic friction coefficient | \(\large{ dimensionless }\) | |
\(\large{ f_k }\) = kinetic friction | \(\large{ lbf }\) | \(\large{N}\) |
\(\large{ F_n }\) = normal force | \(\large{ lbf }\) | \(\large{N}\) |
Tags: Coefficient Equations Friction Equations Kinetic Equations