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Mossie Auer
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∙ 12y agoGraphite is made up of layers of carbon atoms, which can easily slide over each other. this means that graphite is slippery, making it a good lubricant. (good at reducing friction
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∙ 15y agoit is slippery because it can be and because the bonds between there layers are weak
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∙ 11y agoTrue
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What can be used to reduce friction?
Lubricant (Liquids, oils, grease, fats, water, graphite...)
How can friction be reduced between two surfaces?
A lubricant such as oil, grease, graphite powder or PTFE can reduce the friction between two surfaces. Or using metal balls to space them and reduce the contact surface area as used in ball bearings.
What is an example of reducing friction is important in the moving parts of machinery?
friction is a force which opposes the direction of the movement of a certain body. reducing the friction between moving parts will lead to an increase of acceleration or speed of that particularly body.
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.
Who uses graphite?
The Piano manufacturing process of wooden parts used to use graphite as a lubricant to reduce friction.
Can be used to reduce friction?
Lubricant (Liquids, oils, grease, fats, water, graphite...)
What can be used to reduce friction?
Lubricant (Liquids, oils, grease, fats, water, graphite...)
How can graphite be used?
Graphite has many applications. Powdered graphite is used to reduce friction between machine parts, engine casings on aerospace vehicles, and shielding high voltage power cables.
How can friction be reduced between two surfaces?
A lubricant such as oil, grease, graphite powder or PTFE can reduce the friction between two surfaces. Or using metal balls to space them and reduce the contact surface area as used in ball bearings.
What is an example of reducing friction is important in the moving parts of machinery?
friction is a force which opposes the direction of the movement of a certain body. reducing the friction between moving parts will lead to an increase of acceleration or speed of that particularly body.
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.
What is a material like grease which reduces friction?
Graphite
What is something useful to reduce friction on wheels and axles?
Lubricants such as oil, grease, and graphite are commonly used. However, simply keeping a liquid coating (even water) may help reduce friction. In many applications, surfaces can be made with very smooth substances such as polished metal, ceramics, or teflon.
What are some ways to decrease friction?
oil, graphite, grease
Do wheels reduce friction?
yes because when they brake the friction is caused to reduce
