Values from General
Physics, by D. C. Giancoli, © 1984
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These values are approximate and should be used
only as a guide. |
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Surfaces |
ms |
mk |
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Wood on wood |
0.40 |
0.20 |
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Wood (waxed) on
wet snow |
0.14 |
0.10 |
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Ice on ice |
0.10 |
0.03 |
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Lubricated metal
on metal |
0.15 |
0.07 |
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Unlubricated steel
on steel |
0.6 |
0.3 |
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Rubber on solids |
1 - 4 |
1 |
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Lubricated ball
bearings |
< 0.01 |
< 0.01 |
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Synovial joints in
human limbs |
0.01 |
0.01 |