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No. Friction can only slow an object down. If friction were imparting a force greater than that of the applied forces, then friction in and of itself would actually be causing the object to move, which does not happen.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAny force that is applied perpendicular to the force of friction will counteract friction. However, friction will not be overcome if the force applied is less than or equal to the force that friction applies.
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The amount of friction depends on what?
Friction depends on the surface that the object is going against. If an applied force is used to push a box on a ground, the friction is the surface of the ground, may the ground be rough or smooth, there is a force that goes against the applied force. Air friction is also a type of friction that many physics question does not account for, because it is a virtually small force.
What is a sign that work is being done?
The object may move against a force, for example be raised against gravity, or it may accelerate ie go faster, or it may get warmer for example by friction.
Why when you push an object across a desk the work done is not equal to the change in gravitational potential energy?
In this case, you are not doing work against the force of gravity, but against the force of friction.
What is the force called when one surface exerts on another when the two rub against each other?
Friction makes things (like soles) rub away
How do cyclists reduce friction in the velodrome?
Professional bike riders want to reduce friction, because friction is a force of two objects rubbing up against each other, therefore slowing you down.
Is friction will work against force?
Friction will work against force
What is a force that works against motion?
Friction.
What is the force that acts against gravity?
The force that acts against gravity is the buoyant force.
Friction is a force which works against what?
motion
As you go down a SLIDE your movement is not smooth what can you infer about the force acting on you?
Gravity is the force that is pulling you down. However, friction is acting against gravity to keep you in place, since you are rubbing against the slide. So the quick answer would be friction.
Friction can cause a force that pulls on it how?
Friction is always against the direction of the movement.
What force call against moving object?
Friction. Opposing Force
How does friction decrease the acceleration of a car?
friction decreases the acceleration of a car by creating a greater force which pushes against the acceleration force. the friction is a force, but more of it means that whatever is pushing against it ( acceleration in this case) is made smaller.
What force always works against motion?
Friction.
What is a force that works against moving objects?
friction
What is a force that acts against the movement of an object?
Friction
What is a force that resists the movement of one surface against another?
Friction, is one.
