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How do you increase friction of a bicycle going up an icy hill?
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∙ 10y ago
Use studded/spiked tires, or use snow chains for bikes. Or have someone walk ahead and spread sand on the susrface.
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∙ 10y ago
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friction
Why do bicycle wheels and rims heat up when you brake on a hill?
Friction which causes heat.
What causes the speed of a sled to increase or decrease when going down a hill?
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What causes a bicycle to speed up going down hill?
gravityGRAVITY
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unless you have chains or studs it would be 0 friction
How much pressure does water increase in a water line going down hill?
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How can friction increased?
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What two forces slows down skiers when going down a hill?
Friction and air resistance
How the law of friction affects down hill skiing?
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A boy on a bicycle is resting at the top of a hill. Then, he rides his bicycle down the hill. Describe how the boy’s potential and kinetic energy differ at the top, middle, and bottom of the hill.?
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Is the friction of the wagon moving down the hill static?
The friction is rolling.
