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The puddle changes the coefficient of friction of the floor. Therefore it becomes more slippery.
There are ways to control or change the COF of a floor surface with specialized floor treatments which will make the area much more safe and prevent slip and falls.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe same reason why cars skid more easily on a wet and oily road than a dry road (hydroplaning). The water on a wet floor creates a layer (water presents very low friction -- you can feel the lack of friction when your palm passes on the water top) between the floor and the bottom of your shoes. You are no longer walking on a hard surface when it is wet -- you are walking on a water film.
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∙ 13y agoThe liquid lubricates the shoe(foot) /floor interface, reducing friction. the liquid itself has very little resistance to it's own molecules moving past each other in any direction. when the liquid wets both the floor and the foot or shoe, the layers of liquid between the solid surfaces can still slip by each other (relatively) easily.
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∙ 11y agoThe reason we don't fall all the time is that there is friction between our shoes ( or feet) and the surface we're walking on. When a surface is wet, friction is reduced making it easier for us to fall.
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∙ 11y agobecause the water reduces friction between the surface you are standing on, and your feet.
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∙ 13y agoFriction.
Water reduces Friction, witch is what would hold you in place normally on a tilted floor. the tiles do not matter.
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What happens when you slip on a wet floor?
You lose balance, then with the help of friction, you glide across the floor. There also may be an injury
Which is an example of caution?
A caution is an important warning given generally for safety reasons. An example of a caution is a wet floor sign on a wet floor. The caution is there to inform people the floor is wet to prevent falls.
What cleaning supplies should be used on a wood floor?
I find the Swiffer Wet Jet is the best cleaning product for hardwood floors. It is easy to use and has a great cleaning solution that is safe for hardwood floors.
What kind of toy is Slip and Slide?
A Slip N Slide is an outdoor water toy for children. It is a long sheet of plastic that becomes slippery when wet. After wetting the toy with a garden hose, children can then slide down the plastic sheet. The original Slip N Slide was created by Wham-O.
What are the health and safety rules about clay?
pick up any clay off the floor so that people don't slip
Why is it easy to slip on a wet floor?
because the water reduces friction between the surface you are standing on, and your feet.
Why is it easy to slip on a floor that's wet?
because the water reduces friction between the surface you are standing on, and your feet.
Why do you tend to slip on a wet floor?
because of friction
What happens when you slip on a wet floor?
You lose balance, then with the help of friction, you glide across the floor. There also may be an injury
How do you beat speedy spik on poptropica?
Jump over him and he will acidently slip into next room until the last room and he will slip on the wet floor sign.
Why is your pool floor so slippery?
Slip Guard makes a product you can apply yourself that makes your wet tile safe again. It can be found at slipguard.com
What type of tile is best in the bathroom?
Ceramic tile is best for bathrooms. It is easy to clean and is not a slip hazard when its wet.
What does a wet floor sign represent?
that the floor is wet
What adjective descirbes these three words suit paint and floor?
wet suit, wet paint, wet floor.
How do you stop the guy on the subway on super power island?
Keep jumping and when he moves to another part of the bus follow him and keep jumping then he will slip on the wet floor that's when you arrest him
How do you pass Speeding Spike in Super Power Island?
Speeding Spike: When he is getting ready to run at you, at the right time jump! you have to jump just when he is almost touching you. if you jump at the right time he will follow you! and actually as you first come in the Sub Train... you see a sign saying that theres a wet floor you will probably slip on it or if you dont then you will just see the sign then. try to keep jumping and have him follow you all the way to the sign at the very front that says the Wet Floor. he will slip and then you can cuff him! GOOD LUCK! Speeding Spike: When he is getting ready to run at you, at the right time jump! you have to jump just when he is almost touching you. if you jump at the right time he will follow you! and actually as you first come in the Sub Train... you see a sign saying that theres a wet floor you will probably slip on it or if you dont then you will just see the sign then. try to keep jumping and have him follow you all the way to the sign at the very front that says the Wet Floor. he will slip and then you can cuff him! GOOD LUCK!
Is friction always bad cite at least?
No friction is not always bad. In fact consider an example of running on wet floor. If there is too little friction it might cause you to slip and slide.
