What is the term for the greatest frictional force that acts when an object is on the verge of sliding over another surface?

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25 Jan 2019
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Limiting friction refers to the maximum frictional force that prevents an object from starting to move over a surface. Once this threshold is exceeded, the object begins to slide, and other types of friction, such as sliding friction, come into effect.

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