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Yes and no. In order to go faster, a ship must reduce its air and water friction as much as possible, as friction force acts in the opposite direction as motion, ie slows the object down. However, it is friction that allows the propulsion system to 'push' the ship forward. This deals more with viscosity, which is *like* the friction of a liquid. In sailboats, it is the friction with the air that propels the ship.
Because friction is related to the area of contact and the vector of the velocity, it is ideal to have the least amount of surface area facing to the direction of motion, which is why most ships have a Vshape in the front.
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Why are tyres useful friction?
how does friction help car tyres?
When Is Friction Useful and When Is Friction Not Useful?
Friction is useful when you are trying to stop a car, but not useful in the pistons of a car's engine (It makes them less efficient).
Is friction useful when walking down an icy street?
It's useful
Why is friction useful for bike brakes?
The friction is useful on a bike when you push it.
Describe 3 examples where low friction is not useful?
Friction is very useful but it has its own disadvantages. Friction causes wear and tear. Friction spoils the soles of our shoes. friction reduces speed This is all wrong some not useful types of friction are are when airplanes fly the friction causes heat that materials that will withstand which are costly.
Is it true Friction is useful to ships?
Yes, friction is useful to ships because it helps them maintain control and stability as they move through water. Friction between the ship's hull and the water creates resistance, which allows the ship to steer and stop effectively. Additionally, friction helps prevent the ship from sliding or skidding on the water's surface.
Does brakes on a bicycle have a lot of friction or not much and is it useful or not useful?
Brakes are meant to have a lot of friction and it's useful.
Is friction useful to ship?
False
Is friction useful with computers?
No Friction Runes Computers
When can friction not be useful in a boat?
the friction from pushing the hull through the water is not useful as long as you're travelling.
When is a high friction useful?
It can be useful when a ball is catching
Why are tyres useful friction?
how does friction help car tyres?
What is high in friction but is not useful?
Sandpaper is high in friction but is not considered useful in terms of being helpful in a general sense.
Is one way that friction is useful?
stopping cars Friction is useful to start a fire with sticks.
When Is Friction Useful and When Is Friction Not Useful?
Friction is useful when you are trying to stop a car, but not useful in the pistons of a car's engine (It makes them less efficient).
How friction useful when walking down an icy street?
It is useful
What is useful friction?
there is friction in your cars brake system and without that frictiuon there your car would roll away whenever it was on a hill so this is a good example of when friction is useful.
