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Is friction good for machines

Updated: 12/24/2022

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Some machines need friction to operate. Brakes, grinders, traction wheels, and others all rely on friction to work. In other cases, friction is bad. electric and fuel-fired powerplants for example, are all designed so as to minimize friction. That's why the lubricant industry exists!

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Where is friction used for good in machines?

in clutch discs

Why noise is produced in machines?

Noise is produced in machines due to friction.

When is friction needed?

when machines are used

When friction is not needed?

when machines are used

What are the ten good uses of friction?

fricion can be used in machines, brakes in a car, sandpaper, lighting a match and rubbers.

What can make machines more efficient by reducing friction?

the relationship between them is that the machines have friction that makes the machine goes

What is machines that experiences friction called?

brakes

How do we decrease friction in machines?

You provide lubrication.

What effect does friction have on a machines efficiency?

Efficiency of the machine is reduced due to loss of energy by friction.

What would happen to machines if there was no friction?

i donno :P

What causes machines to be inefficient?

suppl Frequency

Why is friction a problem for machines?

it can create lots of heat