If a normal force of 500 N is acting on two surfaces in contact with a coefficient of friction equal to 0.50, what would be the maximum force of static friction?

The answer to this is

The maximum force of static friction is 250 N

Explanation:

To solve this, we least out the given variables thus

normal force, N = 500 N

coefficient of friction, μ = 0.50

the friction formula is F = μ * N

Therefore the maximum force of static friction will be

0.50 * 500 N = 250 N

Force due to friction is the resisting force to the relative motion of two contacting surfaces, tending to prevent them from sliding.

The force that describes the resistance to the relative motion of two contacting solid surfaces is dry friction force