Friction 

The friction-force is a function of the force pressing the surfaces together and the friction coefficient[?] of the material interface. The initial force[?] needed to overcome friction (static friction, or stiction) and start movement is generally higher than the force needed to sustain a movement. Since the total amount of friction depends on the path an object takes, friction isn't a conservative force.

Physical deformation is a consequence of friction-force. Whereas this can be beneficial, as in polishing, it is often a problem, as the materials are worn away, and no longer hold the specified tolerances.

The energy used to overcome friction turns into heat. The work of movement will translate into deformation and heat that in the long run may affect the material's specification and the friction coefficient itself. Friction can cause solid materials to melt.

Friction may occur between solids, gases and fluids or any combination thereof. See aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. Also, friction occurs inside deforming objects.

A common way to reduce friction is by using a lubricant that is placed between the two surfaces, often radically lessening the percentage of the work that is turned into heat, which is the coefficient of friction. The science of friction and lubrication is called tribology.

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