Friction of distance
Encyclopedia
The concept of friction of distance is
based on the notion that distance
usually requires some amount of effort, money
, and/or energy
to overcome. Because of this "friction," spatial interaction
s will tend to take place more often over shorter distances; quantity of interaction will decline with distance.
based on the notion that distance
Distance
Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday discussion, distance may refer to a physical length, or an estimation based on other criteria . In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance...
usually requires some amount of effort, money
Money
Money is any object or record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context. The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange; a unit of account; a store of value; and, occasionally in the past,...
, and/or energy
Energy
In physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity. It is often understood as the ability a physical system has to do work on other physical systems...
to overcome. Because of this "friction," spatial interaction
Interaction
Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another. The idea of a two-way effect is essential in the concept of interaction, as opposed to a one-way causal effect...
s will tend to take place more often over shorter distances; quantity of interaction will decline with distance.