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Oil is mainly used to reduce friction between contacting surface, e.g., metal on metal - not to reduce air friction.
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What does a bit of oil reduce in science?
Oil is used to reduce friction.
How do you reduce the friction in a machine?
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How is oil used to reduce friction?
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Does oil reduce friction?
Yes, Oil forms a coating on the cylinder walls to reduce friction and is also used as a coolant to protect engine parts
How does the flow of air reduce friction of the hovercraft in motion?
How does the flow of air reduce friction of the hovercraft in motion?
What kinds of substance reduce friction?
Friction is the act of one surface rubbing against another. To reduce friction, use something that offers a small amount of friction. Smoother substances reduce friction. A way to reduce friction is to use something which offers a small amount of friction. For example, you could use something like plastic or glass. Water, most liquids and different types of oil reduce friction. Powder, oil and grease are used in between surfaces to also reduce friction.
What is one way you can reduce friction?
You can reduce friction by using lubrication, like grease for bearing, sewing machine oil etc.
What do you use to reduce friction?
you can use some anti-friction like lubricants (oil,gas).
How can you reduce friction of a surface?
By lubricating it or adding oil to the surface.
What is the name of the liquid used to reduce friction in engines?
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How can you reduce sliding friction between 2 surfaces?
oil it
Some ways to reduce friction are by using or applying what?
There are a few ways to reduce friction. For example one can apply water or oil to the surfaces that are rubbing together.
