Originally Posted by Wondering
Not trying to be picky, but if one looks at the friction formula, the friction force will increase with more weight on wheels but not the coefficient of friction.
Fr = μN
where:
Fr is the resistive force of friction
μ is the coefficient of friction for the two surfaces (Greek letter "mu")
N is the normal or perpendicular force pushing the two objects together
μN is μ times N
I don't consider you being picky at all.
I stand corrected.
Friction force is the appropriate term which applies here.
Thanks for setting me straight!!