Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

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I spoke with Bob Sutton about his new book, The Friction Project. Sutton is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author who studies leadership, innovation, organizational change, and ...

This acts when an object is at rest and prevents it from starting to move. It increases up to a certain limit as you apply an external force to initiate motion. This acts when an object is already in ...

Why do some people create friction in their workplaces? According to Bob Sutton, a professor of organisational behaviour at Stanford Graduate School of Business, some folks are oblivious when their ...

Stanford’s Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao on how to boost efficiency and satisfaction while also improving innovation and decision-making. Organizations too often subject their employees and customers to ...

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to slide a heavy box across the floor? Or why you slow down when riding a bike? The answer is friction. Friction both helps and hinders us in our daily lives. As much as ...

This paper deals with an experimental study of both wear and friction responses of lubricated sliding tests, considering both responses in Stribeck diagram. Analyses concerning the wear coefficient by ...

Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion or tendency of motion between two surfaces in contact. Understanding these aspects of friction can help us appreciate its significance in various ...

Friction burns — aka rug burns — can happen when you fall on rough surfaces like asphalt and grass. You can care for minor burns at home by applying cool compresses and taking OTC pain medicine.