Friction & Gravity: Relations & Independence

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Friction is primarily influenced by the normal force, which is dependent on gravity, meaning maximum friction force does relate to gravitational force. While friction is proportional to pressure and the coefficient of friction, it is independent of factors like velocity and surface area. The discussion highlights that friction can be complex, often requiring simplifications for analysis. An example provided is the unique situation of astronauts on a treadmill in space, where gravity is simulated using springs. Overall, understanding the relationship between friction and gravity is essential in physics.
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What is the relation between friction and gravity?Is friction independent of gravity?
 
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Would you please make the statement more clear? If the question is involving high school physics problems, I would say that \text{friction is proportional to pressure not gravity, given a certain coefficient of friction} \; \mu.
 
Friction is pretty complicated. Several assumptions are usually made to try and simplify it. For example..

Friction is independent of velocity
Friction is independent of surface area
Friction is proportional to the normal reaction force (eg weight)

The normal force is the mass * acceleration due to gravity so in short yes, the max friction force depends on gravity.

EDIT: Astronauts using a treadmill in space have to be pulled down onto it using springs/elastic.
 
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