Why do you slip on a banana peel?

Answer 1

As a new import from Panama to New York, in the mid 19th century, they were eaten as 'street food' and the skins were just thrown onto the public walkway. Rotting banana peels are slime covered and thus people slipped.

Answer 2

As a new import from Panama to New York, in the mid 19th century, they were eaten as 'street food' and the skins were just thrown onto the public walkway. Rotting banana peels are slime covered and thus people slipped.

Answer 3

its because friction depends on the smoothness of the objects. as, banana peel is very smooth, when we step on it, it comes in contact with floor and we slip.

Answer 4

They're not the skin gets mushed up when you step on it and that creates a slippery terrain

Answer 5

The do not,

A moist banana peel will decrease friction, that is why people slip on them.

Answer 6

because it is slippy because it is slippy