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Static vs kinetic friction
Static vs kinetic friction
Why is it harder to start pushing a heavy box than to keep it moving?
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Sep 01, 2025
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Static friction (when objects are stationary) is higher than kinetic friction (when sliding). It takes extra force to “break” initial bonds between surfaces, after which motion gets easier.
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