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動摩擦 (doumasatsu) Japanese meaning: kinetic friction | Kotomora

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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小ちいさいことが多

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.

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Etymology

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