Mathematics A-Level
impending slip
What impending slip means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of impending slip
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The condition at which F = μR holds, occurring when the applied tangential force reaches the maximum static friction threshold.
Topics that use impending slip
- Forces and Newton’s laws (A2 Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- 2D Newton's second law
- 2D particle dynamics
- coefficient of friction
- Coulomb friction model
- equation of motion
- equations of motion
- inclined plane dynamics
- inequality F ≤ μR
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