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friction noun abrasion, antagonism, antipathy, chafing, clash, clashing, collision, conflict, contention, contravention, controversy, counteraction, disaccord, discord, disharmony, dissension, dissent, erosion, friction, grating, grinding, hostility, inflammation, interference, irritation, jangle, lack of harmony, opposition, polarity, quarrel, renitency, resistance, strained relations, strife, tension, ulceration See also: argument, collision, conflict, contention, contravention, controversy, disaccord, discord, dispute, dissension, dissent, opposition, strife How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That should give the "roller" more stored energy, 3) Add more washers to the rubber band-but not too many or they will hit the container sides and produce the slowing force of friction. According to the Amontons' laws, recognized 300 years ago, the force of friction grows in proportion to how strongly surfaces are pushed together, and its strength is independent of the area of contact. |
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