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Kinetic friction is the type friction that an object is subject to after it is in motion. Kinetic friction is typically lower than static friction.

The force of kinetic friction can be calculated if one knows the coefficient of kinetic friction and the normal force on the object). It can be calculated using the equation , where F_f is the force of kinetic friction, μ_f is the coefficient of kinetic friction, and F_n is the normal force on the object.

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