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Coefficient of static friction formula

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In coefficient of static friction, force is directly proportional to normal reaction, that means:

F=M N (consider M as coefficient of static friction)

now,

M=F/N

If you'll see the unit, then unit of F is Newton and unit of N is also Newton.

Therefore,

M= newton/newton

Therefore, Coefficient of static friction is unitless.
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