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Geometry Matters in Friction
06.11.2017
Theoretical Physics, Materials Science

A new theory explains why and how asymmetry in the bulk geometry of sliding bodies can weaken the friction between them

The sound of a violin arises from a type of friction known as "stick-slip"
Stick and Slip
01.09.2015
What do the sounds of a creaky old hinge and a cello have in common? Both rely on the same kind of friction: two surfaces that alternately stick...
Earthquake damage: occurs when ruptures propagate at the speed of sound
The Science of the Slow Slip
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What distinguishes slow, silent earthquakes from the big shaking kind?

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