Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

static friction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.55 in modern English

Syllables: stat-ic fric-tion
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Friction between two or more solid objects that are not moving relative to each other.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Two main types of friction that exist are static friction and kinetic friction. Static friction keeps an object from moving when a force is applied. A person pushing on a heavy object is unable to budge it because of static friction."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

kinetic friction

Questions

What does static friction mean?: Friction between two or more solid objects that are not moving relative to each other.

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