Friction theory and coefficients of friction for ice, aluminum, steel, graphite and other common
materials and materials combinations
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The friction force is the force exerted by a surface when an object moves across it - or makes an effort to move across it.
Ff = N (1)
where
N = Fg
=mg (2)
where
Ff = m g (3)
0.1 - 0.6,
Glass Glass 0.9 - 1.0, 0.41)
0.09-0.121)
0.7 - 1.1,
Nickel Nickel 0.28, 0.121)
0.531)
(PTFE) (PTFE)
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Steel 0.05 - 0.2
(PTFE)
1 lb = 0.4536 kg
Note! - The friction work required to stop the car is equal to the kinetic energy of the car.
where
m = mass (kg)
v = velocity (m/s)
Ekinetic = 1/2 (2000 kg) ((100 km/h) (1000 m/km) / (3600 s/h))2
= 771605 J
Wfriction = Ff d (5)
where
Wfriction = friction work to stop the car (J)
Since the kinetic energy of the car is converted to friction energy (work) - we have the expression
Ff = m g
= 3924 N
The stop distance for the car can be calculated by modifying (5) to
d = Wfriction / Ff
= (771605 J) / (3924 N)
= 197 m