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Q: How does friction help our feet from slipping underneath us?
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How do you walk on an icy roof without slipping?

You go Ninja. Also static and sliding friction help you


How does friction help in standing?

It keeps your feet in place.


Why football players use studds(friction)?

The studs help to avoid the football player from slipping on the damp turf when playing a game of football.


When is friction useful to us?

fricton is useful in many many ways: help in protecting from slipping protect the car from sliding due to friction you can make fire from rubbing two stones. etc......... etc....


Jill is climbing where does she need high friction?

On her feet and hands. That is why they build climbing shoes from sticky rubber. Her belay partner will need friction in their belay device (ATC OR GRI GRI, etc)


How do forces like friction help us?

friction slows us down if it wasn't for friction everyone would be slipping everywhere


What are 3 examples of friction in daily life?

Walking: we could never walk without friction. We would have been slipping in one place. Rubbing hands together: We rub our hands together to keep them warm in winter. The warmth is generated by friction. Brakes: Brakes help to stop a vehicle in motion. Braking increases friction.


Why do friction is high in very smooth surfsces?

i honestly didnt get ur ans but ill still try to help u out.. friction is the opposing force to a motion, when the surface is very smooth friction reduces.. i.e the smoother the surface the less the friction.. for eg.. if u spill oil on the road the car starts slipping and becomes hard to stop it i.e bcos the surface becms smoother and reduces friction..


What is one situation that friction is useful?

Friction plays a vital role in our daily life. Without friction we are handicap.1. It is becomes difficult to walk on a slippery road due to low friction. When we move on ice, it becomes difficult to walk due to low friction of ice.2. We can not fix nail in the wood or wall if there is no friction. It is friction which holds the nail.3. A horse can not pull a cart unless friction furnishes him a secure foothold.


Will changing my transmission filter help stop slipping under load?

Changing your transmission filter will help in improving the slipping under load.


How does the stiff hairs on the bottom of the polar bear's feet help it to survive in its natural habitat?

maybe the stiff hairs prevent it from slipping in the Arctic snow? I'm not very sure either:)


Why are tyres useful friction?

how does friction help car tyres?