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THE laws of static friction are usually described as: (1) F = μR, which governs the relation between limiting frictional force F and normal reaction R; and (2) the coefficient of friction μ is independent of the apparent area of contact.
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HOWELL, H. The Laws of Friction. Nature 171, 220 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1038/171220a0
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