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Friction acts in the opposite direction that the object is moving or trying to move. The force of friction is calculated by multiplying the normal force of the object, usually mass times gravity, by the coefficient of friction.

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How is friction applied?

Friction is applied, by making the surface of whatever you want to slide across it (the thing you want to apply friction to) is really rough. You can inscrease, and decrease the amount of friction acting on an object by changing the texture, material and smoothness of the surface. Smoother surfaces don't apply much friction to objects, and rougher surfaces apply a lot. An example of this, is Wellington Boots. They have rough underneaths, so you don't fall over - they apply a lot of friction.


When does rolling friction apply?

When things are rolling.


What are principles of friction?

there is nothing called as principle of friction. friction is just a force which will act in the opposite direction of which you apply force.


How does each type of friction sliding rolling and liquid friction apply to gymnastics?

In many ways


Is rolling static and sliding friction apply in gymnastics?

Of course! Friction applies in gymnastics in TONS of ways.


How can you decrease the magnitude of friction?

To decrease the magnitude of friction, you can apply a lubricant between the surfaces in contact, use smoother materials to reduce surface roughness, or apply a force to counteract the friction force. Reducing the normal force between the surfaces can also decrease friction.


When you apply the brakes what kind of friction is that?

When you apply the brakes, you are experiencing kinetic friction between the brake pads and the brake rotors. This friction converts the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into thermal energy, which helps slow down the vehicle.


How does friction apply to running?

It slows your speed down every time your feet touch the ground.


What forces apply to bobsledding?

gravity and friction along with inertia


What force is used to slow down a bike?

strength New: The force of friction. When you apply the brakes, they grip the wheel, creating friction, which slows down the spinning.


What are three types of friction and when does each apply?

liquid,solid,gas


When you apply brakes on a bike and they rub against the wheel is that friction?

yes.