Friction Mass Loss: Formula to Find Lost Mass

[topu87]

When a solid body is moving on any hard surface due to friction it will lose some very little part of its body; as when we take a broken piece of glass and rub it on the concrete surface, it loses some mass of its initial mass. so, what is the general formula of finding the lost mass due to friction of that type?

 

[Doc Al]

The mass loss due to abrasion depends on the nature of the materials involved. (I'll move this thread to a more appropriate forum so you'll be more likely to get a useful answer.)

 

[oswaler]

I can provide a response to the concept of friction mass loss and the formula to find lost mass. Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another object or surface. When two surfaces rub against each other, there is a transfer of energy and this can result in the loss of mass from the object in motion.

The formula for finding the lost mass due to friction is not a general one as it depends on various factors such as the type of surface, the velocity of the object, and the duration of contact. However, there are some principles that can be applied to determine the lost mass in certain scenarios.

One important principle to consider is the Law of Conservation of Mass, which states that mass cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed. This means that the lost mass due to friction is not completely disappearing, but rather being transferred to the surface it is in contact with.

In the example provided, the broken piece of glass is losing mass as it rubs against the concrete surface. This can be explained by the fact that the glass particles are breaking off and becoming embedded in the concrete, resulting in a loss of mass from the glass.

To determine the exact amount of mass lost, we would need to consider factors such as the hardness and roughness of the concrete surface, the speed and pressure at which the glass is rubbing against it, and the duration of the rubbing. These factors can be incorporated into a formula to calculate the lost mass in a given scenario.

In conclusion, while there is no general formula for finding lost mass due to friction, we can use principles such as the Law of Conservation of Mass and consider specific factors to determine the amount of mass lost in a particular situation. Further research and experimentation may be necessary to develop a more specific formula for different types of friction and surfaces.