How will you classify sliding contact

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Sliding contact can be classified based on the type of motion and the nature of the surfaces in contact.

Sliding contact can be classified as sliding, rolling, or twisting contact.
Based on the nature of the surfaces in contact, sliding contact can be classified as dry or lubricated contact.
Examples of sliding contact include the contact between brake pads and rotors, gears in a gearbox, and the contact between a piston and cylinder wall in an engine.
Dry sliding contact can result in wear and tear of the surfaces in contact, while lubricated sliding contact reduces friction and wear.
The classification of sliding contact is important in determining the appropriate materials and lubricants to use in mechanical systems.

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