Law of Interaction Flashcards
(6 cards)
“When one object exerts a force (action) on a second object, the second object exerts a force (reaction) on the first object that is equal in magnitude but opposite
in direction.”
Third Law of Motion/Law of Interaction
They are co-parts of a single interaction and neither force exists without the other. They are equal in strength but opposite in direction.
Action force and Reaction force
It is the force that opposes the motion between two surfaces that are in contact.
Friction
The formula of the coefficient of friction:
μ = Ff/N
It acts on objects when they are resting on a surface. It includes all cases in which the frictional force is sufficient to prevent relative motion between surfaces. If you try to slide two objects past each other, a small amount of force will result in no motion. The force of friction is greater than the applied force.
Static Friction (fs)
It is defined as a force that acts between moving surfaces. Anything that rubs, slides, or slips has some kinetic friction. If you apply a little
force, the object “breaks free” and slides, although you still need to apply force to keep the object sliding.
Sliding friction or Kinetic friction (fk)