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coefficient of rolling friction [¦kō·ə′fish·ənt əv ′rōl·iŋ ′frik·shən]

(mechanics)

The ratio of the frictional force, parallel to the surface of contact, opposing the motion of a body rolling over another, to the force, normal to the surface of contact, with which the bodies press against each other.

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coefficient of rolling friction (redirected from Rolling resistance)

coefficient of rolling friction
(redirected from Rolling resistance)