Energy Loss Due to Friction

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Energy Loss Due to Friction

### Formula

$$\Delta E=-fs$$

### Terminologies

- Ξ”E β†’ Change in mechanical energy.

- f β†’ Friction force.

- s β†’ Displacement.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Mechanical energy decreases when friction acts:

$$E_f<E_i$$

### Usage

- Used in rough surface motion problems.

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