Maximum static friction (limiting) (fs ≤ μs N)

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fs ≤ μs N

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
NNormal reaction (N)
fsStatic friction (N)
μsCoefficient of static friction

When to use this

Static friction adjusts up to a maximum μsN to prevent relative motion at the contact.