What is the term for the greatest frictional force that acts when an object is on the verge of moving over another surface?

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15 Jan 2019
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Limiting friction is the maximum frictional force that prevents motion just as an object starts to slide. Sliding friction occurs once the object is moving, rolling friction relates to rolling objects, and kinematic or dynamic friction describe friction during motion.

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