Friction vs Traction - What's the difference?
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The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
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(physics): A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
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the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power
the condition of being so pulled
Grip
the pulling power of an engine or animal
the adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface
(medicine) a mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb
(business) the extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved
(politics) popular support
As nouns the difference between friction and traction
is that friction is the rubbing of one object or surface against another while traction is the act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.As a verb traction is
{{cx|medicine|transitive|lang=en}} To apply a sustained pull to (a limb, etc.).friction
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- Secondly, When a body is once in motion it will continue to move forever, unless something stops it. When a ball is struck on the surface of the earth, the friction of the earth and the resistance of the air soon stop its motion.
