Adhesion forces associated with molecular attraction have substantial influence on the characteristics of contact and the friction force between highly smooth and chemically pure surfaces. Bodies coated by surface liquid films can also experience significant adhesive attraction due to capillary pressure in liquid menisci formed in the gap between such surfaces.
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Contact Mechanics and Friction
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