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friction

friction

Force that resists relative sliding or a tendency to slide between contacting surfaces.

All languages

English
friction
Norwegian
friksjon
Japanese
摩擦 — まさつ — masatsu
Korean
마찰력 — machallyeok
Spanish
rozamiento
French
frottement
German
Reibung

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