2007-01-06 16:17:22 · 16 answers · asked by (: 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
One example of static friction would be a table. If you push at it lightly, it would not move. This is because there is a force opposing your push. That force is static friction.
So static friction occurs when an object is stationary and a force is applied against it.
Hope this helps=)
2007-01-06 16:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by supermmm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting a box filled with books or other heavy objects on the floor and try to move it by pushing it horizontally (not lifting it). The resistance you feel is static friction.
Once the box starts moving, you don't have to apply as much force to keep it moving because then you only have to overcome the kinetic friction, which is less than the static friction.
2007-01-06 16:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where the tire grips the road is an example.
What keeps a ladder from slipping out below you is an example.
The surface between the ground and your shoe when you walk is an example. If you doubt me then walk on a bunch of banana peels.
In general; If it is not moving and would go flying if a lubricant like a banana peel would get if flying then it is probably static friction that is holding it.
2007-01-06 16:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by eric l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place board on the ground. Put a brick on one end of the board and start to raise the that end. At some point, the brick will start to slide down. You can lower that end and the brick will keep sliding.
The reason is that static friction is greater than the dynamic friction.
2007-01-06 16:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by something 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes put an object on a table and try to slide it on the table top. You will notice it is harder to get it moving than to keep it moving. This is because the static cooefecient of friction is usually higher than the dynamic coeffecient of friction
2007-01-06 16:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by walter_b_marvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rubbing a balloon on your hair. The friction causes static. Or drag your stocking feet on carpet till you build up a charge. Both work.
2007-01-06 16:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Place a red rubber eraser on the table, and push it gently with a pencil. It doesn't move -- that's static friction. Push it a bit harder, and it will move, but stop as soon as you stop pushing. That's dynamic friction.
2007-01-06 16:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blown- up balloon rubbed on a persons head of hair creates static.
2007-01-06 16:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kali-Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an example of a static friction is rubbing.
1. rubbing againts two rough objects
2. rubbing of tires on a ground
thats all!!!
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2007-01-06 16:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by richard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you can not move a thing,with your force it has a static friction.but when you can move it ,the friction becomes a sliding friction.
like a library which you can not move alone !
2007-01-06 19:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by Arash J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋