Is Friction a Shear Force?

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Friction can be a cause of shear stress. Friction is measured in Newton, while the shear stress is measured in Pascal. Friction is a force, while the shear stress is a force per unit area.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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