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Push the Crate

Push a crate harder and harder. Friction matches your push, until the crate starts to slide.

Physics · Class 11 · Static friction up to its limit · 6 simulations. For JEE, NEET and your boards.

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What you'll learn

  1. Friction matches the push: Static friction matches the push
  2. When does it start?: The crate starts at μsN
  3. Read the graph: μs from the peak, μk from the steady level
  4. A heavier crate: The limit grows with N
  5. Turn the brick on its side: Friction does not depend on the area
  6. The contact force: The floor's force R adds N and f