Sentence examples for sliding on a from inspiring English sources

The value of the coefficient of friction for a case of one or more bricks sliding on a clean wooden table is about 0.5, which implies that a force equal to half the weight of the bricks is required just to overcome friction in keeping the bricks moving along at a constant speed.

We design feedback control laws for a one-dimensional particle array sliding on a surface subject to friction.

At most solid solid interfaces of technological relevance, contact occurs at numerous asperities; a sharp AFM/FFM tip sliding on a surface simulates just one such contact.

Assistant District Attorney Charles A. Testagrossa, during his questioning, likened the injury to "falling and sliding on a gym floor".

The turf turned to ice, leading to slipping and sliding on a surface Bowens said felt more like concrete.

Both dancers skidded across the stage, giving the impression of children having fun sliding on a slippery floor.

However, you can just as easily slide on a pair of trendy, seasonal boots.

Wilson Delgado failed to slide on a close play at second.

Some slid on a toboggan back down to the bottom.

Next she slid on a fedora, tilted at a rakish angle.

Jeremy Giambi did not slide on a play at the plate, and the Athletics never won again.