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COEFFICIENT SLIDING FRICTION [1 record]

Record 1 1988-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

The ratio of the frictional force, parallel to the surface of contact, opposing the motion of a body sliding over another, to the force, normal to the surface of contact, with which the bodies press against each other.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Tribologie
OBS

Voir "coefficient de frottement", "frottement de glissement" et "coefficient statique de frottement de glissement" dans Termium.

Spanish

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