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Why the clam shell is not smooth?
A clam shell is not smooth because being smooth would decrease friction between a clam and the surface it lives on. With low friction, a clam would go places it would not want to go.
How can you decrease the friction between your hands and a piece of equipment?
I am not sure if you would want to decrease the friction on your hands, because in the case of using a screwdriver, for example, the friction causes your hand not to slip. However, in a situation where it may be beneficial to reduce friction, anything from sweaty palms to greasy palms would work. (they reduce the frictional coefficient) As an alternative, since frictional force is F = mu * N, you can also reduce F by reducing N (the normal or perpendicular force). In other words, if you want to decrease the friction, don't hold the piece of equipment as tightly.
Would it be better to increase or decrease friction in swimming?
If you want to swim faster, then decreasing friction would help you with that - Less friction means you glide easer through the water. If you want a more efficient workout then increasing friction would help you with that. If you were to put a track suit on before entering the water you'd have to work a lot harder for each lap in the pool.
Do ball bearings increase or decrease friction?
Decrease friction .
What are the activity that requires you to decrease friction?
In several cases, friction can be a real nuisance, mainly because it wastes energy. Thus, in many engines, where there are moving parts, you'll want to decrease friction to waste less energy.
How do skaters decrease sliding friction?
by using a lubricant to decrease the friction.
What would be an example of a helpful decrease in friction?
Deep tread added to snow tires.
What would happen if a ramp were coated with a smoother surface the ramps efficiency would?
The answer is : Increase because friction would decrease.
How could you decrease the friction?
Friction is decreased by means of lubrication.
How do you decrease the amount of force needed to do work?
Decrease friction.
Does friction decrease or increase?
Wax, due to it filling the pores that cause friction will reduce friction.
How can you decrease magnitude of friction?
you don't.
