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Well, friction is force that acts against the direction in which an object is moving. It can slow it down, or stop it. It provides grip. It occurs when two or more moving objects are in contact with one another. Friction is important because it basically allows us to do everyday things: driving a car, picking up objects etc. Without it everything would just slip and slide, with nothing to grip onto. Eg. Fiction actually causes the wheels on a bike to move when in contact with the ground. Friction "pushes" the wheels in a circular motion. Basically, the rougher the objects, the more frictional force. The smoother the objects, the less frictional force, making it easier for them to move across each other. There are several ways in which friction can be reduced: lubricating items, such as oils, and also lessening the weight of an object, so that it doesn't push down as much on the other surface.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is vital to be able to control friction when preforming friction expierements. As Newtons first law states "An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force". Friction is a very common 'outside force', for example: if I were to roll a ball on the ground, it would keep rolling for ever unless somebody stopped it. But, the ball, even though I may not touch it, will stop. Why? Because both friction, air resestiance, and many other unseen forces are acting upon the ball. If you can control friction, you can control an object's velocity, without having to phisically move the object, a feat that is quite hard to accomplish.
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∙ 11y agobecause if there is no friction you can not move this means no walking or driving
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How do you use friction daily?
Walking , if there is no friction you wont be able to walk properly . Another important thing is driving . In the absence of friction the car wheels wont be able to rotate probably thus the car will just go in circles.
What are 5 types of friction?
1. Static2. Sliding3. Rolling4. Air5. Fluid
As soon as an object starts moving what replaces static friction?
Kinetic Friction replaces Static Friction when an object is in motion.
why it is important to reduce friction at movable joint?
friction will resist smooth motion at a moveable joint so reducing friction allows joint to move freely
Without friction there would be?
NO friction
Can friction be important?
when i am ask is friction important i say the answer is yes. friction is important and can help people in many different ways. like cars for a example cars use friction to drive on the road. there is many different types of friction to; dry friction, fluid friction, lubricated friction, skin friction, internal friction, ect..... all of these types of frictions can be different a different way.
What type of friction is important for walking?
Well it is either static friction or rolling friction
Why is Friction is important to your life?
Friction is important because if we didnt have friction we'd slide all over the place like a crazy lubed hippo.
Why friction important to your daily living?
Friction is important because without friction we would be sliding and slipping everywhere as friction slows down and stops things. Friction occurs when two things touch or make contact.
What is the mathematical equation for friction?
An important formula is that friction = (coefficient of friction) x (normal force).
Where on a bicycle is friction not important?
In the bearings, where you want as little friction as possible.
Why is friction important in baseball?
friction is importent cause without it you can play baseball
When is it not important friction in rugby?
the game
Why grease is important?
To reduce the friction
Why is friction is so important?
without friction you could be able to stay in one position
Why is friction important in every day life?
The lack of friction on icy pavements when you are trying to walk to the shops, only to slip on to your back (maybe fracturing bones), shows how important friction really is.
Why is friction an important force?
friction is an important force to have in life because friction helps objects that move or roll stop. Like brakes on a car, when you push down on the brakes the friction is there when the wheels stop,and the car will stop to.
