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A heavy log lying on the ground requires more energy to start moving than the same log which is already in motion. Explain why.
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A heavy log lying on the ground requires more energy to start moving than the same log which is already in motion. Explain why.
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More energy is required to overcome static frictional force than dynamic/ kinetic frictional force
Static frictional forces are greater/larger/ bigger than Dynamic/Kinetic frictional forces
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