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Friction & Surface Area
Hello, I know that Friction is not affected by Surface Area. My question is why? I've got it in my head that the Friction is actually linked to Pressure, and that as the Surface Area of a part increases, the Pressure decreases accordingly. As a result, the Friction balances out. Does this...- ciancon
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
