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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Friction Friction The term 'Friction' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The mechanical resistive force of one object on another object's relative movement when in contact with the first object. In meteorology, friction affects the motion of air (wind) at and near the Earth's surface'. The term 'Friction' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Resistance to motion when one body is sliding or tending to slide over another'. Previous 5 Terms: Fresh feeds Freshet Freshwater freshwater, freshwater fresnel Next 5 Terms: friction Friction Head Friction Head Friction Layer frieze pattern About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.