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W. Brian Lane (he/him)
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I notice that when I call static friction "traction" my students immediately understand the difference between static and kinetic friction and why rolling requires static friction. 🎢

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Mmalmeida.bsky.social

Thanks for the reminder on using that term

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Oooh…traction…I like it!

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JMjoemilliano.bsky.social

Traction is my favorite name to explain static friction effects when moving

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