Department Of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh
Name : G.Janaki ram
Designation :
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Institute :
Year/Semester : III Semester
Subject : Engineering Mechanics
Subject Code : M303
Topic : Friction
Duration : 50 Min
Sub Topic : Laws of friction
Teaching Aids : PPT, Animations, Photographs
Revised by : L.V.Rama Rao
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 Objectives

On completion of this period the student will be able

to know

Limiting friction

Laws of solid friction

Laws of solid friction

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 Introduction To Friction
Forces acting on a body under friction which is at rest

W is weight of the body

N is normal reaction of the surface
P is effort applied
F is friction encountered against force P
F
P
W

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 Friction contd

A Limiting friction

Kinetic
B
Friction(F) static

P=F P>F

Effort (p)

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 Limiting Friction

If force P is increased
gradually up to certain value it
is insufficient to cause motion
( i.e. to overcome friction) A Limiting friction

At a certain value the body is Kinetic

on verge of sliding ( i.e. At Friction(F) static

B

point A) P=F P>F

If P is increased beyond point

Effort (p)
A the value of f decreases
slightly and then remains
constant

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 Limiting Friction ( Contd)

The max frictional force

exerted at the state of
impending motion A Limiting friction

Kinetic
B
static
In the graph friction force Friction(F)

(F) value at point A P=F P>F

Effort (p)

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 Laws Of Solid Friction

1. The frictional force is directly proportional to normal

reaction between the two surfaces

2. Frictional force depends on material of the two

contacting surfaces and roughness

3. Frictional force is independent of area of contact

between the surfaces

4. For low velocities of sliding, Kinetic friction developed

is independent of velocity

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 Laws Of Fluid Friction

1. Frictional force depends on the properties of lubricants

2. Intensity of friction is independent of load acting

3. Frictional force is independent of material of the

contacting surfaces

4. With increase in temperature of the lubricant , frictional

force reduced

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 Summary

In this period we discussed about

Limiting friction

Laws of solid friction

Laws of fluid friction

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 Quiz

1. Static friction is

a. Constant force

b. Variable force

c. Less than kinetic friction

d. more than kinetic friction

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 Quiz

2. Which of the following is false statement ?

a. At low velocities kinetic friction is independent of relative

velocity between connecting bodies

b. Maximum value of static friction is called limiting friction

c. Friction is a constant force

d. Kinetic friction is greater than limiting friction

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 Examination Questions

1.Define limiting friction and kinetic friction. (April-2010)

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 Assignment

1. Define limiting friction

2. Explain laws of friction

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