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How can friction be considered a force?

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Friction is caused by force. If you move books across a table (a force) It causes friction. High friction is if the books move slowly, low friction is if the books move smoothly.

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Why is friction a force?

Friction is considered a force because it acts on an item and causes changes, which is what a force is. Nothing would happen if the item was in an area where friction was not possible or if friction was where an object was not since they need each other to exert external effort.


Is friction resistance and air resistance the same?

No, Air resistance can be considered as a type of friction however, friction itself is considered to be the a force which opposes motion between two surfaces/substances. For example, A train travelling with a driving force of 500N Has 50N of air resistance acting on it and 75N of friction from the rails. They are considered to be separate.


Which has more dragging force water or paste and why?

Paste is considered to have more dragging force. Although water is considered to be denser then paste, paste creates more friction. The higher the level of friction, the greater the drag.


Which force slows down a ball when it moves?

The force of friction, which is the normal force (weight) multiplied by the coefficient of friction (how rough the carpet is).


Which is the larger the kinetic friction force or the statical friction force?

Statical friction


Is friction a natural force?

friction is a natural force


What are the two factors that affect the friction force between two surfaces?

The strength of the force of friction depends on the types of surfaces involved and on how hard the surfaces push together.


Friction is an example of what force?

which following is an exmpale of the force of friction


Is there a force that can go against friction?

No. Friction can only slow an object down. If friction were imparting a force greater than that of the applied forces, then friction in and of itself would actually be causing the object to move, which does not happen.


Which has more drag water or paste and why?

Paste is considered to have more dragging force. Although water is considered to be denser then paste, paste creates more friction. The higher the level of friction, the greater the drag.


What are the factors that determine the friction force between two sliding objects?

The normal force between the two objects and the coefficient of friction. Force of friction = normal force x coefficient of friction.


Does the nature in contact influence friction force?

Since friction means a contact force, the nature of contact will influence friction force. Smoothness of objects affect the friction force. However, as contact pressure rises, the friction does not rise.