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FRICCION CINETICA [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
DEF

The friction between two surfaces which are sliding over each other.

CONT

Sliding friction. The force needed to keep one solid surface just sliding over another is known as kinetic or dynamic friction. The force which has to be applied to initiate motion is slightly greater and is called static or limiting friction.

OBS

dynamic friction: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
DEF

Frottement qui subsiste pendant le mouvement de glissement à une vitesse donnée.

OBS

frottement dynamique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica general (Física)
DEF

Fricción que debe ser superada como un "valor límite" al inicio de un movimiento de deslizamiento.

Key term(s)
  • fricción cinética
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