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Video Discussion: Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction

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Name: Introduction to the Coefficient of Friction
Category: Dynamics
Date Added: 2015-08-09
Submitter: Flipping Physics

Please do not confuse the Coefficient of Friction with the Force of Friction. This video will help you not fall into that Pit of Despair!

Want Lecture Notes? This is an AP Physics 1 topic.

Content Times:
0:00 The equation for the Force of Friction
0:17 Mu, the symbol for the Coefficient of Friction
1:21 Tables of Coefficients of Friction
2:49 Comparing the values of static and kinetic coefficients of friction
3:54 A typical range of values

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