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. Friction is a resistance to motion that is opposite the direction of travel. It is caused when two surfaces are in contact. Since friction acts to slow down a moving object, it is called a resistive force. This is different than active forces that cause objects to accelerate or change direction. Friction is mainly caused by surface roughness. The classic law of friction states that friction is the product of a coefficient and a force.