静せい止し摩ま擦さつ

noun

static friction

Physics term for the friction that prevents two surfaces from sliding past each other when at rest. Often contrasted with 動摩擦 (kinetic friction).

See also: 動摩擦

• 静せい止し摩ま擦さつは動どう摩ま擦さつよりも大おおきいことが多おおい。

  Static friction is often greater than kinetic friction.

• 物ぶっ体たいが動うごき出だすためには、静せい止し摩ま擦さつに打うち勝かつ力ちからが必ひつ要ようだ。

  To start moving an object, a force that overcomes static friction is needed.