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Wet surfaces are more slippery because the coating of liquid acts as a lubricant which reduces the frictional forces exerted between objects in contact. Thus, the magnitude of the forces opposing motion are lessened to some extent.
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How can a wet surface affect friction?
Water can make a flat surface more slippery, which will decrease the amount of friction
Why does an object take longer to slow down on a slippery surface?
Because of friction and the surface it's on .if it's on a flat, slippery surface then it will have less friction and more acceleration. Therefore it is because of friction.
If you had a slippery floor would adding polish create more or less friction?
Polish would most likely smooth the surface creating less friction and making it more slippery.
Why do you slip when its slippery?
because the lubricant on the surface which makes it slippery reduces the friction b/w the surface and ur feet!! !!
Why is a wet surface is a better reflector when it is wet?
because the rough surface is wet and a road is not :)
How can a wet surface affect friction?
Water can make a flat surface more slippery, which will decrease the amount of friction
What is more slippery ice or wet leaves when driving?
it is a common misconception to believe that wet leaves are more slippery then ice, but statistics show that your car is more likely to slide on ice then wet leaves and more crashes are caused by ice related sliding then wet leaves.
When was Slippery When Wet created?
Slippery When Wet was created on 1986-08-18.
Do people run faster when grass is dry?
yes of-course,because the moisture content doesn't provide grip and surface is also slippery in case of wet grass.so,we can run faster in dry grass which is less slippery and provide more gripness.
Is this correct grammar The green moss was most slippery when it was wet?
The green moss was most slippery when it was wet.
What is slippery?
It refers to the surface of an object that is difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth or wet. Or of a person who is unreliable, unpredictable or elusive
Who recorded with Bon Jovi on the album slippery when wet?
Bon Jovi was the only band recorded on Slippery When Wet
Why does an object take longer to slow down on a slippery surface?
Because of friction and the surface it's on .if it's on a flat, slippery surface then it will have less friction and more acceleration. Therefore it is because of friction.
Would oil based polyurethane high gloss paint be slippery when wet over concrete?
Yes, quite slippery. Never use a High Gloss finish on a walking surface that may get wet! It is better to use a Paint made for this purpose, that has a 'Grit' mixed in with it. This gives the surface a 'BITE' into the soles of shoes or whatever comes in contact with it.
What is slippery when wet?
bon jovi
Why shoes are having grooves on the lower surface?
The grooves (treads) are there to give better grip (like car tyres) on wet and slippery surfaces.
What are the release dates for Slippery When Wet The Movie - 2001?
Slippery When Wet The Movie - 2001 was released on: USA: 12 June 2001 (limited)
