what type of friction is present before an object actually starts moving

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what type of friction is present before an object actually starts moving

Answer 1

There are two types of mechanical friction: 1) static friction and 2) kinetic friction.  Static friction occurs between an object and a surface before the object starts moving.  When you apply a force, the force must first overcome the static friction before the object will move.  Once it's moving, the friction between an object and surface is called kinetic friction.