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R6 Understand and use the F <= mu R model for friction, coefficient of friction, motion of a body on a rough surface, limiting friction and statics.
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Friction
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R6 Understand and use the F <= mu R model for friction, coefficient of friction, motion of a body on a rough surface, limiting friction and statics
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limiting frictionstaticscoefficient of frictionfriction
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