# PhysicsMaterial

> Creates a new material.

## Definition

* **Type:** Constructor
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.PhysicsModule

## PhysicsMaterial()

Creates a new material.

```csharp
public PhysicsMaterial()
```

### Remarks

Note that although this function lets you create a new physics material from a script, it is generally easier to create and assign the material from the editor.

### Examples

```csharp
using UnityEngine;

public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
    Collider coll;

    void Start()
    {
        coll = GetComponent<Collider>();

        PhysicsMaterial material = new PhysicsMaterial();
        material.dynamicFriction = 1;
        coll.material = material;
    }
}
```

## PhysicsMaterial(string)

Creates a new material named name.

```csharp
public PhysicsMaterial(string name)
```

### Parameters

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