Vocabulary Word
Word: friction
Definition: clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against
Definition: clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against
Sentences Containing 'friction'
If you want to convince yourself that friction produces heat, rub a cent vigorously against your coat and note that the cent becomes warm.
Many destructive fires have been started by the accidental friction of such matches against rough surfaces.
The red phosphorus is not only harmless, but it is difficult to ignite, and, in order to be ignited by friction, must be rubbed on a surface rich in oxygen.
In our study of machines we omitted a factor which in practical cases can not be ignored, namely, friction.
This extra force, which must be supplied if friction is to be counteracted, is in reality waste work.
When the machine is in use, friction may be further reduced by the use of lubricating oil.
Friction can never be totally eliminated, however, and machines of even the finest construction lose by friction some of their efficiency, while poorly constructed ones lose by friction as much as one half of their efficiency.
This is because water, in flowing from place to place, expends force in overcoming the friction of the pipes and the resistance of the air.
During this long journey, considerable force is expended against friction, and hence the flow at a distance from the reservoir falls to but a fraction of its original strength.
All machines have their friction; and possibly this does enough good to counterbalance the evil.
But when the friction comes to have its machine, and oppression and robbery are organized, I say, let us not have such a machine any longer.
Let your life be a counter friction to stop the machine.
A few drops of the rum restored suspended animation, while the friction of his limbs restored their elasticity.
She rubs everything that can be rubbed, until it shines, like her own honest forehead, with perpetual friction.
All machines have their friction; and possibly this does enough good to counter-balance the evil.
The base and its relocation has been a source of friction between the residents of Okinawa and the U.S. government.
Another disadvantage is higher initial cost.
Friction-plate clutch.
A friction-plate clutch uses a single plate friction surface to engage the input and output members of the clutch.
Trade had become a serious source of friction between the two countries.
The colony remained in constant friction with the Dutch.
The extra ball joint adds weight and cost. It also increases steering friction, and the parasitic friction in the suspension.
McGowan states,
Friction with moderate conservatives.
The resulting friction was enough to safely eject the round from the receiver.
The motor is firmly connected with the screw and the thread and nothing else so that the pulse is absorbed by friction.
This is due to a number of discontinuities in the behavior of rigid bodies and the discontinuities inherent in the Coulomb friction law, especially when dealing with large coefficients of friction.
There was friction between Robert and his father over this question.
The immense friction given off from the motor kept burning through the rubber belts.
There has been friction between the residents of the East Village and NYU.
Their politically charged themes of proletariat struggle caused lasting friction between admirers and detractors.
Magnetic levitation technology is important because it reduces energy consumption, largely obviating friction.
Friction tape is a type of adhesive tape made from cloth impregnated with a rubber-based adhesive, and sometimes an abrasive substance, mainly used to increase grip or friction.
Because the adhesive is impregnated in the cloth, friction tape is sticky on both sides.
An Experimental Enquiry Concerning the Source of the Heat which is Excited by Friction
For example, one can define surface material properties such as friction.
Most paper folders pull paper into the machine by use of a friction wheel; this grabs paper using friction.
Friction-feed paper folders do not work well with glossy paper as the friction wheel slips on the paper's surface.
The coefficient of friction is lower than with boundary-layer lubrication.
3 Types of bearings include:
Conceptually the bearings can be thought of as two major geometric classes: bearing-journal (anti-friction), and plane-slider (friction).
Fluid bearings generally have very low friction—far better than mechanical bearings.
One source of friction in a fluid bearing is the viscosity of the fluid.
Hydrostatic gas bearings are among the lowest friction bearings.
Downwind the extra skin friction drag is a hindrance.
The buildup of heat due to skin friction during sustained supersonic flight had to be addressed.
Ferrofluids have friction-reducing capabilities.
More casually, the term is used for any friction hitch or device that can grab a rope.
This is due to the necessity of friction for the Prusik to function.
The friction discs were mounted at the rear axle.
Harper's brutal treatment of Todd causes friction with some members of the wagon train.
The springs are made from steel and are mounted inside a housing in order to avoid friction and wear.
There was intense friction between Coppola and Paramount, and several times Coppola was almost replaced.
