Sliding friction

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Sliding friction is when two solid surfaces slide against each other. Putting a book flat on a desk and moving it around is an example of sliding friction. Factors affecting sliding friction include weight (normal force) and surface roughness. However surface area does not affect sliding friction. Sliding friction is very effective at opposing the movement of an objects and is the force that causes the object to stop moving.

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