Basic definition check: Coefficient of friction equals limiting friction divided by normal reaction. Assess the statement's correctness for dry (Coulomb) friction.

Mechanical Engineering Engineering Mechanics Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    True
  • B
    False
  • C
    True only for static friction, not kinetic
  • D
    Cannot be concluded

Answer

Correct Answer: True

Explanation

Concept/Approach

  • The (static) coefficient of friction μs is defined at impending motion: μs = Flimiting / N.
  • The kinetic coefficient μk is similarly defined with kinetic friction: μk = Fk / N.

Conclusion The statement matches the standard definition of coefficient of friction (limiting friction/normal reaction for static). Hence it is True.

Common pitfall Confusing the definition (a ratio) with a particular measured value; μ is material-pair dependent and dimensionless.

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