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Why is high friction needed?

Updated: 9/21/2023

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When is friction needed?

when machines are used

The force needed to overcome kinetic friction is usually less than that needed to overcome static friction true or false?

false

Is The force needed to overcome static friction usually less than that needed to overcome kinetic friction.?

True -It's "False"!

What situation is friction is not needed?

Rotating bearings.

True or false the force needed to overcome kenetiic friction is useally greater than that needed to overcome static friction?

false; usually it takes more force to overcome static friction which is higher

Related questions

Is friction low or high on carpet?

Friction is high on a carpet.

When is friction needed?

when machines are used

When friction is not needed?

when machines are used

How do you reduce friction when not needed?

by oiling

The force needed to overcome kinetic friction is usually less than that needed to overcome static friction true or false?

false

Is The force needed to overcome static friction usually less than that needed to overcome kinetic friction.?

True -It's "False"!

Why is it difficult to pull a rug from below a person sitting on it?

The coefficient of friction between the person and the rug is high and a lot of force is needed to overcome that.

Examples of high friction?

Example of high friction is a really rough surface like sandpaper.

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)

Does a hoover have high or low friction?

it is low friction i think

When friction isn't needed but is there?

cheese burger.

What situation is friction is not needed?

Rotating bearings.

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