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Wow, without friction we'd be playing different games, that's for sure. Let's see, runners use the friction between their shoes and the track to impart forward motion to their bodies. Otherwise it would be like running on ice. Soccer players use friction between the air and the soccer ball to bend it like Beckham. As they kick the ball they impart spin and through a process involving friction with the air among other things, the ball will curve.
Without friction, pole vaulters would plant their pole and then just slide along it. The friction between their hands and their poles allows them to turn their forward momentum into vertical lift.
Friction is what keeps the football in the quarterback's hand until he let's go and it allows the receiver to catch the ball.
Friction between the ground and shoe is used again when a Baseball player rounds the bases. Assuming he was moving toward 1st base, without friction he'd slide right past and into the outfield. Friction allows him to plant his foot and turn towards 2nd.
I'm sure you can also come up with a dozen different examples just like the ones I've given
Roxanne Gusikowski
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∙ 12y agoWow, without friction we'd be playing different games, that's for sure. Let's see, runners use the friction between their shoes and the track to impart forward motion to their bodies. Otherwise it would be like running on ice. Soccer players use friction between the air and the soccer ball to bend it like Beckham. As they kick the ball they impart spin and through a process involving friction with the air among other things, the ball will curve.
Without friction, pole vaulters would plant their pole and then just slide along it. The friction between their hands and their poles allows them to turn their forward momentum into vertical lift.
Friction is what keeps the football in the quarterback's hand until he let's go and it allows the receiver to catch the ball.
Friction between the ground and shoe is used again when a Baseball player rounds the bases. Assuming he was moving toward 1st base, without friction he'd slide right past and into the outfield. Friction allows him to plant his foot and turn towards 2nd.
I'm sure you can also come up with a dozen different examples just like the ones I've given
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Why are tyres useful friction?
how does friction help car tyres?
Does friction help in stopping quickly?
no
Why do your fingers have friction ridges?
Your fingers have friction ridges so that we can grab or catch or even hold things with our fingers. If we did not have these friction ridges then probably we wouldn't be able to hold things without the help of our fingers.
Friction and speed?
Speed is how fast something is moving. When to things are traveling at the same speed and rubbing together, they can cause friction.
When friction was discovered?
The previous answer was Before Steel but it was not helpful i need help with the answer
Please Help - How Do You Reduce All Athletes Friction?
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How do the studs on the football boots and the spikes on running shoes help the athletes?
increase friction
How does friction affect the sport of soccer?
it allows the athletes to run
Why do athletes shoes often have cleats on them?
for traction.
Why are tyres useful friction?
how does friction help car tyres?
How does NCSA assist athletes?
The NCSA helps athletes to find colleges that will help them succeed both athletically and academically. They also help such athletes in finding scholarships and other opportunities that are available to them.
Does friction help with gas mileage?
No; friction decreases gas mileage.
How friction help?
by energy
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).
How do surfaces that are rough affect an athlete's performance?
surfaces that are rough provide more friction that can make athletes run faster
What thing can you use to help us overcome friction?
wheels overcome friction
In which sports do athletes shave parts of their bodies or wear clothing that reduces fluid friction?
I am currently learning this in school; they can change amounts of friction by changing the surface. What I mean is, for skiers, put wax on their skis to decrease friction between them and the snow. Hope this helped!
