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Is it unreasonable to expect a coefficient of friction to exceed unity ?

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To determine whether it is unreasonable to expect a coefficient of friction to exceed unity, we can analyze the concept of the coefficient of friction step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Definition of Coefficient of Friction The coefficient of friction (μ) is defined as the ratio of the frictional force (F_friction) to the normal force (F_normal) acting between two surfaces in contact. Mathematically, this can be expressed as: \[ \mu = \frac{F_{\text{friction}}}{F_{\text{normal}}} \] ...
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