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    Friction acting on a wheel that is initially at rest

    F=m*a... now I feel like an idiot, but I am glad I asked. thanks doc your a Legend.
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    Friction acting on a wheel that is initially at rest

    ok thanks, so F=uN is max force. what equation do I use if I have an acceleration in mind to find the force?
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    Friction acting on a wheel that is initially at rest

    Hello everyone, I have a project of mine where I need to find out the force that acts on a wheel to start it rolling and keep it rolling so I can then select the correct motor and gear box. I have not had to do this kind of physics for years and I am having trouble with this problem: If a...
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