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jdubb5005
Oct4-04, 03:59 PM
I am looking to find out what forces are involved in the contact between just your feet and the floor. I believe there are the two vertical forces the normal and the weight, but how would you describe the 2 horizontal forces? push and friction? :confused:

HallsofIvy
Oct4-04, 07:29 PM
Yes. Your foot pushes back against the friction of the floor.