Prove that the coefficient of friction is a dimensionaless quantity

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Prove that the coefficient of friction is a dimensionaless quantity

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The friction coefficient is dimensionaless because it is the ratio of two forces that act, respectively, perpendicular to and parallel to the interface between the contacting bodies

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