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> Since the initial wind was enough to overcome the static friction

I’ve seen this idea in a couple of comments here, but I’m not sure what it means, can you elaborate?

Rolling wheels are still under static friction. They don’t become dynamic friction unless the wheels are in a skid. Unless what you’re talking about is the static friction of the oiled axle, but I assume that’s not what you meant?



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