Cable spreading room at Point Tupper. In the electrical wiring of buildings, a cable tray system is used to support insulated electric cables used for power distribution and communication. Cable trays are used as an alternative to open wiring or electrical conduit systems, and are commonly used for cable management in commercial and industrial construction.
Static friction must be overcome. Once a force has been applied that starts the object in motion, the force of kinetic friction is less than its static counterpart. 1 person found this useful. Edit.
Friction can be quantified as a force resisting motion which is proportional to the weight of the object, for an object lying on a flat surface.