Friction vs. Stiction

Friction vs. Stiction — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Friction and Stiction

Frictionnoun

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

Stictionnoun

(physics) The static friction that needs to be overcome to enable relative motion of stationary objects in contact

Frictionnoun

(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.

Frictionnoun

Massage of the body to restore circulation.

Frictionnoun

(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

Frictionnoun

a state of conflict between persons

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Frictionnoun

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

Frictionnoun

effort expended in rubbing one object against another