What do you mean by "friction itself"? The force of friction certainly has units, just like any other force.AirHendrix said:I know the coefficient which is "Mew" U, has no units whatsoever but I just wanted to know if friction itself had units.
The same units as any other force.AirHendrix said:^ What units would the force of friction have?
Doc Al said:The same units as any other force.
Exactly.AirHendrix said:So Newtons then?
Friction is the force that resists the relative motion or tendency towards motion between two surfaces in contact.
Friction occurs due to the irregularities or roughness present on the surfaces in contact, which causes resistance to motion.
Yes, friction has units. It is measured in units of force, such as newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).
Friction is directly proportional to the surface area of the objects in contact. This means that larger surface area results in greater friction.
Yes, friction can be reduced by using lubricants, making the surfaces smoother, or applying a force in the opposite direction to the motion.