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Can a coefficient of friction be a whole number? Or does it have to be a decimal?

1 year ago

Answered By Abdullah A

The coefficient of friction can be anywhere from 0 to infinity, technically. Rubber, for example, has a coefficient of 1.16.

 

This can be due to the internal structure of a material, the environmental conditions, the adhesive/cohesive properties etc.