In which scenario would the frictional force be at its maximum?

Practice Questions

Q1
In which scenario would the frictional force be at its maximum?
  1. When an object is at rest
  2. When an object is sliding
  3. When an object is rolling
  4. When an object is in free fall

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which scenario would the frictional force be at its maximum?
  • Step 1: Understand what friction is. Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two types of friction: static friction (when an object is not moving) and kinetic friction (when an object is sliding).
  • Step 3: Recognize that static friction can vary in strength, but it has a maximum value.
  • Step 4: The maximum static friction occurs just before an object starts to slide.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the scenario where frictional force is at its maximum is when the object is at rest and about to move.
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