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Solid Friction and Viscosity Similarities & Dissimilarities

Last Updated on: September 11, 2023 by Er. Aman

What is Friction?
Friction is the force that opposes the motion. It acts between the surfaces in contact.
There are basically four types of frictions-
Definition of Solid Friction
The friction that acts between the surfaces of solid surfaces. Static, Sliding and Rolling Frictions are the examples of Solid Frictions.

Short Notes on Buoyancy and Floatation Concepts and Formulas

Last Updated on: September 9, 2023 by Er. Aman

Basic Buoyancy and Floatation Concepts and Formulas
Buoyancy
When a body is immersed in a fluid, an upward force is exerted by the fluid on the body which is equal to the weig