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Corretore
Corretore asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 7 years ago

Applied force versus Frictional Force....Mechanics Help?

If Applied force exceeds the Frictional force, then, the particle moves FORWARD.

That's right.

But, if Frictional force exceeds Applied force, does that mean:

(i) the particle slide BACKWARDS.

Or

(ii) the particle is still at rest.

I guest part (ii) is correct because Frictional force resists motion.

PLEASE Clear my confusion.

THANKS.

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  • Polygon
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    The particle does not move until the applied force exceeds the frictional force

  • anordtug
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    You always need a force bigger than friction force to make a body move.

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