Dynamical Friction

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Dynamical Friction

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1. The drag force between electrons and ions drifting with respect to each other. </dd>
In a fully ionized plasma, collisions between electrons and ions are small angle Coulomb collisions and they produce a velocity-dependent drag force which is called dynamical friction. </dd>
2. Sliding friction, in contrast to static friction. [[/a>|/a> ]]

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use