Friction vs. Stiction: What's the Difference?

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

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

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

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

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

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

Massage of the body to restore circulation.

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

(Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body with the hand, with flannel, or with a brush etc., to excite the skin to healthy action.

The resistance which a body meets with from the surface on which it moves. It may be resistance to sliding motion, or to rolling motion.

A clashing between two persons or parties in opinions or work; a disagreement tending to prevent or retard progress.

A state of conflict between persons

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

Effort expended in rubbing one object against another