Friction Resources
The following material consists of website and book resources on friction.
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Basics
Friction Concepts – HyperPhysics
RoyMech (UK) – Friction Factors
Friction – Wikipedia
Types of Friction – CK12.org
Sliding friction
Normal Force – Wikipedia
Tribology – Wikipedia
Tribometer – device to measure friction and wear
Coefficient of friction
Friction and Friction Coefficents – Engineering Toolbox
Coefficients of Friction – PhysLink.com
The Coefficient of Kinetic Friction – Experiment – Pellissippi State Community College
Coefficient of Friction Equation and Table Chart – Engineers Edge
Rolling friction
Rolling friction and rolling resistance – includes coefficients – Engineering Toolbox
Rolling Friction – simple explanation – Davidson College
Rolling Resistance – mathematical approach – MathWorks
Tire-Road Interaction – equations – MathWorks
Rolling Resistance Equations – derivations – Real World Physics Problems
How Tires Work – How Stuff Works
Rolling Resistance – Wikipedia
Rolling Bearing – Wikipedia
Ball Bearing – Wikipedia
Fluid friction
Fluid Friction concepts – HyperPhysics
Fluid Friction – Viscosity – Wikipedia
Lubrication – Wikipedia
Lubrication – Engineer’s Edge
Skin Friction – Parasitic Drag – Wikipedia
Internal Friction – Plasticity – Wikipedia
Summary
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