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# Friction Object

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page describes the **Friction object** in **Cinema 4D**. As a force field it slows particles and dynamic bodies within its range — up to a standstill — useful for damping simulations or calming chaotic motion selectively.

## Example

In the following scene, the aircraft (rigid bodies) are slowed down to varying degrees by a friction field.

[Video: 2026-2_friction_01_.mp4](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2026-2_friction_01_.mp4)

[![Image: halvar.png](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/halvar.png)](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Scenes/2026-2_friction_01_.c4d)

Friction reduces the speed of the particles and can even bring them to a complete standstill - at least if no other forces such as gravity are acting. Otherwise, the objects creep on slowly but steadily.