Coulomb friction

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs dry friction
gptkbp:appliesTo solid surfaces in contact
gptkbp:dependsOn surface area
relative speed (for low speeds)
gptkbp:describes force resisting relative lateral motion of solid surfaces
gptkbp:distinctFrom fluid friction
lubricated friction
rolling friction
gptkbp:field mechanics
physics
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1785
gptkbp:form F = μN
gptkbp:hasType kinetic friction
static friction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coulomb friction
gptkbp:isIndependentOf apparent area of contact
gptkbp:isProportionalTo normal force
gptkbp:name normal force
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Charles-Augustin_de_Coulomb
gptkbp:μ coefficient of friction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coulomb's_law_of_friction
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7