Jan 24, 2011 #1 M mHo2 New member Joined Jan 24, 2011 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1 In order to get an object moving, do you have to overcome it's static friction, or only meet it? I.e. if an objects maximum force of static friction is 40N do i have to push 40N or >40N Thanks!
In order to get an object moving, do you have to overcome it's static friction, or only meet it? I.e. if an objects maximum force of static friction is 40N do i have to push 40N or >40N Thanks!
Jan 24, 2011 #2 P POSITIVE New member Joined Jul 29, 2008 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 1 You need to exceed the object's static friction just by a small amount to get the object to move.