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動摩擦 (どうまさつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

動どう摩ま擦さつ

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Meanings

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kinetic friction

Physics term for the friction acting between surfaces in relative motion. Contrasts with 静止摩擦 (static friction).

See also: 静止摩擦

動どう摩ま擦さつは静せい止し摩ま擦さつより

Kanji

動move, motion, change
摩chafe, rub, polish
擦grate, rub, scratch

Related words

静せい止し摩ま擦さつ
Static friction; the friction that prevents surfaces from starting to move. 動摩擦 is the friction during motion.

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Kinetic friction is often smaller than static friction.

Built from

動どう+摩ま擦さつ

Etymology

Compound of 動 (motion) and 摩擦 (friction).