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Force to slide a load horizontally

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Match the diagram conditions, then follow the example inputs and results. Change numerical values in the calculator.

1. Match the diagram to your question

Force to slide a load horizontallyv

A load slides along a level surface. This is not a rolling-resistance model.

Blue marks inputs; orange marks outputs. These diagrams explain the fixed example below; dimensions and deformation are not drawn to physical scale.

2. Example inputs

Moving mass m
What goes here?

This is mass, including fixtures or loads that move with it where required. Kilograms describe mass; newtons describe force.

100 kg
Route slope θ (negative downhill)
What goes here?

Match the field symbol to the diagram and check dimensions, specifications or operating conditions. Replace example numbers with your actual conditions.

0 °
Kinetic friction coefficient μk
What goes here?

A dimensionless ratio of friction to normal force. With μ=0.1 and a 100 N normal load, the model gives 10 N friction.

Static friction concerns breakaway; kinetic friction concerns sliding. Match lubrication, surfaces, speed, temperature and seal resistance. Comparison values are not material standards. Use product data or measured resistance divided by normal force. Do not transfer rolling-guide values to sliding contacts.

Choose values for actual contact, lubrication, temperature and other conditions. These initial values are examples.

0.1
Static friction coefficient μs (breakaway)
What goes here?

A dimensionless ratio of friction to normal force. With μ=0.1 and a 100 N normal load, the model gives 10 N friction.

Static friction concerns breakaway; kinetic friction concerns sliding. Match lubrication, surfaces, speed, temperature and seal resistance. Comparison values are not material standards. Use product data or measured resistance divided by normal force. Do not transfer rolling-guide values to sliding contacts.

Choose values for actual contact, lubrication, temperature and other conditions. These initial values are examples.

0.15
Acceleration a (negative when decelerating)
What goes here?

Change in velocity per time. Check signs for acceleration along travel versus deceleration.

0.2 m/s²
Forward speed v
What goes here?

Distance travelled per time. Check whether the field asks for initial, final or constant speed.

0.5 m/s
Drive efficiency η
What goes here?

The fraction of input delivered as useful output. η=80% means 0.8 with 20% loss. Check whether the input unit is percent or fraction.

There is no universal recommended efficiency. Use curves or measurements at the actual load, speed and temperature. For a combined train, use consistent input/output boundaries and ηtotal=η1×η2…; do not count losses twice.

Choose values for actual contact, lubrication, temperature and other conditions. These initial values are examples.

80 %
Drive wheel / drum radius r
What goes here?

Use the dimension marked in the diagram. Distinguish radius from diameter, bore from outside diameter, and overall length from support span.

50 mm

These are fixed teaching inputs. Coefficients, properties and comparison limits are not recommendations. Enter your conditions in the calculator.

3. Results for this example

Required running drive force F (negative: brake)
118.067 N
Positive breakaway force (excluding acceleration)
147.1 N
Required positive-drive input power
73.7916 W

Running force uses kinetic friction; breakaway uses static friction and excludes acceleration. This sliding model does not accept a rolling-resistance coefficient.

4. Which formula is used?

N = mg cosθ, F = ma + mg sinθ + μk N, Fstart = max(0, mg sinθ + μs N), Pdrive = Fv/η (F≥0), Pbrake = −Fv (F<0), Twheel = Fr

Table units are not always the units required in the formula. The calculator converts selected units to its internal base units before computing.

Assumptions and exclusions

Straight positive-direction travel with drive force parallel to the surface. Switch between degrees, radians and grade percent (5% is not 5°). Enter coefficients for the actual contact; this model requires μs≥μk. Breakaway is the static-friction threshold without acceleration; running force uses kinetic friction. Negative drive force requires braking during forward travel. Regeneration efficiency, wheel rolling resistance, drag, rotational inertia and gearing are excluded. Torque is at the drive wheel, not the motor shaft.

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