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Why do we want to reduce friction?

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Is friction something we want to reduce?

No. Walking is tough without it.


Does sand reduce friction?

No, sand does not reduce friction but increase friction.


How can you reduce and increase friction?

Lubrication to reduce friction. To increase friction step on the brakes.


How do cyclists reduce friction in the velodrome?

Professional bike riders want to reduce friction, because friction is a force of two objects rubbing up against each other, therefore slowing you down.


Do wheels reduce friction?

yes because when they brake the friction is caused to reduce


What are the ways of increasing and reducing friction?

TO REDUCE FRICTION: We can use fine powder on the carrom board to reduce friction


Do you want to reduce friction when you are sitting on a park bench?

Normally you would not want to do so. If there was no friction, you would slip right off the bench onto the ground. You need some friction in order to stay in one place.


What kind of friction can help reduce friction?

I never heard of friction reducing friction. You can reduce friction by using lubricants, as well as using wheels (as in ball bearings).


How does oil reduce air friction?

Oil is mainly used to reduce friction between contacting surface, e.g., metal on metal - not to reduce air friction.


What are the factors that reduce in case of friction?

the factors that reduce in case of friction are the velocity and acceleration.


What does a bit of oil reduce in science?

Oil is used to reduce friction.


What kinds of substance reduce friction?

Friction is the act of one surface rubbing against another. To reduce friction, use something that offers a small amount of friction. Smoother substances reduce friction. A way to reduce friction is to use something which offers a small amount of friction. For example, you could use something like plastic or glass. Water, most liquids and different types of oil reduce friction. Powder, oil and grease are used in between surfaces to also reduce friction.