Tangential Force Calculator

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the Normal Force in Newtons (N). This is the force perpendicular to the surface.
2. Enter the Coefficient of Friction (μ). This is a dimensionless number representing the ratio of frictional force to normal force.
3. Click the Calculate button to compute the tangential force.
4. The result will be displayed in Newtons (N).

Understanding Tangential Force

Tangential force (also known as frictional force) is the force that opposes the motion of an object along a surface. It's calculated as the product of the normal force and the coefficient of friction.

Applications

This calculator is useful in various fields including:

• Engineering mechanics
• Physics experiments
• Designing machinery and vehicles
• Understanding material properties

Example

If an object with a normal force of 100 N is on a surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.5, the tangential force would be:

F_t = 0.5 × 100 N = 50 N