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No, static friction is a type of force that opposes the initiation of motion between two surfaces in contact. It comes into play when an object is at rest and you apply a force to try to set it in motion. Static friction prevents the object from moving until the applied force overcomes the maximum force of static friction.

Once the object is in motion, a different type of friction called kinetic friction comes into play. Kinetic friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in contact that are already in motion with respect to each other. Unlike static friction, kinetic friction acts on an object while it is in motion.

In summary, static friction exists when an object is at rest and prevents it from moving, whereas kinetic friction is present when the object is already in motion and acts to oppose its motion.

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