Friction is subdivided into two categories namely 1. Static Friction. 2. Kinetic Friction Static friction is experienced between the non-moving surfaces, Force of friction is always equal and opposite to the external applied force as long as the body is at rest, this means that static friction force is a self-adjusting force. It adjusts its value accordingly with the increase in magnitude of applied force.
Only Static friction is termed as self adjusting force because neither it has fixed magnitude nor direction. It adjusts according to the applied force.
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Friction is subdivided into two categories namely 1. Static Friction. 2. Kinetic Friction Static friction is experienced between the non-moving surfaces, Force of friction is always equal and opposite to the external applied force as long as the body is at rest, this means that static friction force is a self-adjusting force. It adjusts its value accordingly with the increase in magnitude of applied force.
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Only Static friction is termed as self adjusting force because neither it has fixed magnitude nor direction. It adjusts according to the applied force.