Physics

The Force of Friction

Objectives:
  • Explain the possible effects of a force of friction (slowing down, stopping or preventing the motion of a body)
  • Name the factors that influence the magnitude of the force of friction in a given situation (e.g.: nature of the surfaces in contact, shape of a body moving in a fluid).
  • Determine the magnitude of the force of friction in a given situation (force of friction = driving force - resultant force)
Level:
Physics - Secondary V