Question about kinetic friction force?

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Kinetic friction force is determined by the formula KF = µN, where the coefficient of kinetic friction (µ) remains constant if the normal force (N) is unchanged. However, the normal force can vary in different scenarios, such as when an object moves along a curve. When the applied force equals the kinetic friction force, the object maintains a constant velocity, regardless of its speed, as long as it is on a flat surface without vertical forces. Thus, an object moving at 10 km/h experiences the same kinetic friction force as one moving at 150 km/h, assuming they are the same type of object. The coefficient of kinetic friction may decrease at higher speeds due to reduced contact between surfaces.
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hello everbody...i got two question about kinetic friction force...
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1. is kinetic friction force of an object always the same value?as the formula kinetic friction force = coefficient of kinetic friction force*normal , coefficient of kinetic friction force is always the same...is me right?

2.then if applied force = kinetic friction force,there is always constant velocity of the object regardless how fast is the velocity ,is it? means that an object with constant velocity,10km/h has the same kinetic friction force with another object with constant velocity,150km/h ?

Thanks for answering me...
 
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Hi aiklone1314! Welcome to PF! :smile:
aiklone1314 said:
1. is kinetic friction force of an object always the same value?as the formula kinetic friction force = coefficient of kinetic friction force*normal , coefficient of kinetic friction force is always the same...is me right?

Yes … KF = µN,

so KF is the same if N is the same. :smile:

But N can be more or less than usual … for example, if the object is sliding down a curve, the centripetal acceleration may make N greater or smaller. :wink:
2.then if applied force = kinetic friction force,there is always constant velocity of the object regardless how fast is the velocity ,is it? means that an object with constant velocity,10km/h has the same kinetic friction force with another object with constant velocity,150km/h ?

Yes … on a flat surface, and with no vertical forces, KF (for the same object) does not depend on speed. :smile:
 
It depends on the two surfaces involved. In many cases the higher the speed, the lower the coefficient of kinetic friction, because the minor collisions between peaks and valleys cause the objects involved to separate slightly at a higher speed differential.
 

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