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Why do shoes need friction?

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coz if they dont you will slip over :)

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Example of where you need friction?

The breaks on your car require friction to make the car stop. Friction between the souls of your shoes and the ground keeps you from sliding.


Jill is climbing where does she need high friction?

On her feet and hands. That is why they build climbing shoes from sticky rubber. Her belay partner will need friction in their belay device (ATC OR GRI GRI, etc)


How are basketball shoes connected to friction?

You need shoes that can grip well in basket ball to be able to turn well. This means that they try to design them so that they create as much friction as possible when in contact with the floor. Its an example where lots of friction is a good thing.


Do shoes have a high or low friction?

Shoes have a higher amount of friction compared to other surfaces. If shoes did not have high friction, then people would be slipping and falling everywhere. I am sure shoe companies do not want this. But some shoes that do have low friction would be a dance shoe or bowling shoes, these are often slideing alot so they have lower amount of friction.


How do you make squeaky shoes stop squeaking?

Well......I know it for 2 reasons. 1. Your shoes are wet. 2. The floor, does not react well with the friction of your shoes. 3. You probably need new pair of shoes.


Who Friction help in shoes?

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Does snow increase friction between your shoes and the ground?

Snow decreases the friction between your shoes and ground. That's why cars slide in the winter.


Why do soles of shoes grooved?

to increase friction


Why do you have good grip in your shoes?

It is because of friction.


Why do soles of shoes have grooves?

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What the shoes that decrease friction?

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What is the mening of friction?

friction is that force that opposes motion. for e.g friction between the road and your shoes prevent you from falling when you walk on the road.