What is frictional force?

A frictional force is a force between two surfaces that are in contact and that move or slide against each other.

Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.

There are several types of friction: Dry friction is a force that opposes the relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Frictional forces exist in fluids i.e., liquids and gases also

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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