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Friction will decrease if the coefficient of friction decreases. This can be caused by having a smother surface up to a point. (When two surface are TOO smooth the friction actually increases due to molecular attraction.)

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How can you decrease the magnitude of friction?

To decrease the magnitude of friction, you can apply a lubricant between the surfaces in contact, use smoother materials to reduce surface roughness, or apply a force to counteract the friction force. Reducing the normal force between the surfaces can also decrease friction.


How do we decrease friction in machines?

To decrease friction in machines, you can use lubricants like oil or grease on moving parts. You can also make sure that the surfaces in contact are smooth and well-maintained. Additionally, reducing the pressure or load on the parts can help decrease friction.


What are the 4 ways to decrease friction?

The four ways to decrease friction are: lubrication (using substances like oil or grease to reduce friction), using smoother surfaces, reducing the weight pressing the surfaces together, and using ball bearings or rollers to replace sliding friction with rolling friction.


What causes friction to decrease?

Friction can decrease when a lubricant is introduced between two surfaces, creating a slippery barrier that reduces the resistance between them. Another factor that can reduce friction is polishing or smoothing the surfaces to make them slide more easily over each other. Additionally, reducing the force pushing the surfaces together can also decrease friction.


In order to decrease the friction an object experiences you can either change the surface or you can What?

decrease the weight of the object. This will reduce the force pressing the object against the surface, ultimately causing less friction.