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Ball bearings reduce friction in machinery by presenting a minimal surface area. This is because only very small areas of each ball are in contact with the surface. Therefore,the ball bearing is indeed a very useful thing for machinery to work.

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Name three devices or inventions which are designed to decrease friction?

Lubricants such as oil and grease are used to reduce friction between moving parts. Ball bearings are designed to minimize friction and enable smooth rotation in machinery. Teflon coatings are applied to surfaces to reduce friction and provide a non-stick property.


Are ball bearings and wheelbearing hubs the same?

No, ball bearings are small metal balls placed inside a ring to reduce friction in rotating machinery, while wheel bearing hubs are components that house the bearings and attach the wheel to the vehicle's axle. Wheel bearing hubs contain ball bearings as part of their mechanism.


What are two means by which friction may be reduced?

Lubrication and ball bearings both reduce friction.


What are two ways you can reduce friction in a machine?

A lubricant such as oil and ball bearings are just (2) methods of reducing friction.


What kind of friction can help reduce friction?

I never heard of friction reducing friction. You can reduce friction by using lubricants, as well as using wheels (as in ball bearings).


Three examples of where ball bearings are used to reduce friction?

in machineare parts


Why do wheels need ball bearings to reduce friction?

Ball bearings reduce friction by allowing the wheel to rotate around an axle smoothly. The bearings distribute the load evenly, reducing the amount of friction between the moving parts, which helps the wheel spin freely and with less resistance.


Where can ball bearings be found?

If you need replacements, they can be bought at a hardware store. If you mean applications/uses ... bicycle wheels have ball bearings. Lots of rolling objects that move around an axle have either needle bearings or ball bearings or roller bearings.


What is ball bearings?

it is a mechanical equipment to reduce friction. It is used in moving parts very often.


What are examples of equipments of decreasing friction?

Examples of equipment that can help decrease friction include lubricants like oil or grease, wheels or ball bearings in machinery, and using low-friction materials like Teflon or nylon. Additionally, polishing surfaces can also help reduce friction by creating a smoother surface.


Name 3 common ways you may use to reduce friction?

Lubrication: Applying a lubricant such as oil or grease between surfaces to reduce friction. Smoothing: Ensuring that the surfaces in contact are flat and smooth to minimize friction. Using ball bearings or rollers: Introducing rotating elements like ball bearings or rollers to reduce friction between moving parts.


What material can reduce friction?

Materials that can reduce friction include lubricants such as oil, grease, and wax, as well as low-friction materials like Teflon and graphite. Using smooth surfaces or adding ball bearings can also help reduce friction.