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friction at/on

English translation: friction acting on

17:57 May 26, 2004
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
English term or phrase: friction at/on
F is the force of dry friction at/on the axis of the outer gimbal and torque motor.

I'm not exactly sure which of the prepositions I should put here. Please help.
Nik-On/Off
Ukraine
Local time: 23:18
Selected answer:friction acting on
Explanation:
Depends on the context - is it the force of dry friction acting on the axis itself, or the force of dry friction in action at the location of the axis/motor?
Possible cover both suggestions:
"F is the force of dry friction acting on the axis of the outer gimbal and torque motor."

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Note added at 8 mins (2004-05-26 18:05:42 GMT)
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Should read: \"suggestion that could covers both options\" (as opposed to enigmatic \"possible cover both suggestions\").
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hookmv
Sweden
Local time: 22:18
Grading comment
Thank you, Veronica!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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friction acting on


Explanation:
Depends on the context - is it the force of dry friction acting on the axis itself, or the force of dry friction in action at the location of the axis/motor?
Possible cover both suggestions:
"F is the force of dry friction acting on the axis of the outer gimbal and torque motor."

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Note added at 8 mins (2004-05-26 18:05:42 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Should read: \"suggestion that could covers both options\" (as opposed to enigmatic \"possible cover both suggestions\").

hookmv
Sweden
Local time: 22:18
Native speaker of: Swedish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you, Veronica!

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