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Is friction a push orpull

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

i think its neither as friction is made when rubbing against something like when you rub your hands together to keep warm! friction is neither a push or a pull, it is just a force that increases drag on objects. e.g the pavement causes friction on your shoe

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