What happens to force of Friction when Force of Gravity is DOUBLED?

In summary, The force of friction is directly proportional to the force of gravity, meaning that as the force of gravity increases, so does the force of friction. Doubling the force of gravity will also double the force of friction due to this relationship. When the force of gravity is doubled, there is an increase in the normal force between two surfaces, resulting in an increase in the force of friction. However, there is a limit to how much the force of friction can increase, as the coefficient of friction has a maximum value and other factors can also affect it. The force of friction acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion, slowing it down, and when the force of gravity is doubled, it becomes more difficult for the object to maintain
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would the force of gravity also double? and what about when the force of gravity triples, then what would happen to the force of friction? Would it be the same down the road, like for example, when it quadruaples, would the force of friction also quadruaples..and have a direct relationship btw. force of gravity and force of friction?
 
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Friction force is the friction coefficient times the normal (perpendicular) force. So if you double the normal force (often resulting from gravity), you double the friction.
 

1. What is the relationship between force of friction and force of gravity?

The force of friction is directly proportional to the force of gravity. This means that as the force of gravity increases, the force of friction also increases.

2. How does doubling the force of gravity affect the force of friction?

Doubling the force of gravity will also double the force of friction. This is because of the direct relationship between the two forces.

3. Why does the force of friction increase when the force of gravity is doubled?

When the force of gravity is doubled, there is an increase in the normal force between two surfaces. This normal force, combined with the coefficient of friction, results in an increase in the force of friction.

4. Is there a limit to how much the force of friction can increase when the force of gravity is doubled?

Yes, there is a limit to how much the force of friction can increase. This is because the coefficient of friction is a constant value and cannot exceed a certain limit. Additionally, other factors such as surface roughness and temperature can also affect the force of friction.

5. How does the force of friction affect the motion of an object when the force of gravity is doubled?

The force of friction acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion, slowing it down. When the force of gravity is doubled, the force of friction also doubles, making it more difficult for the object to overcome the force of friction and maintain its motion.

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