Name: matthew l mayes
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Date: 1993 - 1999
Question:
Please explain the coefficient of friction on simple machines and in space.
Replies:
You could look at the previous answer. In space, friction can
usually be avoided because there's no gravity pressing things together.
But if you press two objects together with the same force in space
as on earth, the friction between them will be the same.
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