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✖Limiting Force is the friction generated when two surfaces come in contact with each other.ⓘ Limiting Force [F_lim]			+10% -10%
✖Normal Reaction is the force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it which prevents the object from passing through the surface.ⓘ Normal Reaction [R_n]			+10% -10%

✖The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.ⓘ Coefficient of Friction [μ]

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Coefficient of Friction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Friction = Limiting Force/Normal Reaction
μ = F_lim/R_n
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Coefficient of Friction - The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.
Limiting Force - (Measured in Newton) - Limiting Force is the friction generated when two surfaces come in contact with each other.
Normal Reaction - (Measured in Newton) - Normal Reaction is the force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it which prevents the object from passing through the surface.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Limiting Force: 2.15 Newton --> 2.15 Newton No Conversion Required
Normal Reaction: 6.4431 Newton --> 6.4431 Newton No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

μ = F_lim/R_n --> 2.15/6.4431

Evaluating ... ...

μ = 0.333690304356599

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.333690304356599 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.333690304356599 ≈ 0.33369 <-- Coefficient of Friction

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Coefficient of Friction Formula

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Coefficient of Friction = Limiting Force/Normal Reaction
μ = F_lim/R_n

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How to Calculate Coefficient of Friction?

Coefficient of Friction calculator uses Coefficient of Friction = Limiting Force/Normal Reaction to calculate the Coefficient of Friction, Coefficient of Friction formula is defined as a dimensionless value that determines the amount of frictional force generated between two surfaces in contact, with a higher value indicating greater friction and a lower value indicating less friction, and is used to predict the amount of frictional force that will be generated in a given situation. Coefficient of Friction is denoted by μ symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Friction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Friction, enter Limiting Force (F_lim) & Normal Reaction (R_n) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Friction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.795425 = 2.15/6.4431.

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Friction?

Coefficient of Friction formula is defined as a dimensionless value that determines the amount of frictional force generated between two surfaces in contact, with a higher value indicating greater friction and a lower value indicating less friction, and is used to predict the amount of frictional force that will be generated in a given situation and is represented as μ = F_lim/R_n or Coefficient of Friction = Limiting Force/Normal Reaction. Limiting Force is the friction generated when two surfaces come in contact with each other & Normal Reaction is the force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it which prevents the object from passing through the surface.

How to calculate Coefficient of Friction?

Coefficient of Friction formula is defined as a dimensionless value that determines the amount of frictional force generated between two surfaces in contact, with a higher value indicating greater friction and a lower value indicating less friction, and is used to predict the amount of frictional force that will be generated in a given situation is calculated using Coefficient of Friction = Limiting Force/Normal Reaction. To calculate Coefficient of Friction, you need Limiting Force (F_lim) & Normal Reaction (R_n). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Limiting Force & Normal Reaction and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Friction?

In this formula, Coefficient of Friction uses Limiting Force & Normal Reaction. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Coefficient of Friction = (tan(Angle of Inclination))/3
Coefficient of Friction = (Centripetal Force*tan(Angle of Friction)+Tangential Force)/(Centripetal Force-Tangential Force*tan(Angle of Friction))

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