How do you reduce static friction?

Answer 1

Friction is really molecular (atomic) cohesion. There is a technical term, but being that memory isn't what it used to be, call it "stiction" (sticky + friction) and we'll be good. There are basically three ways to minimize friction. One is construction, fabrication or devices. (You choose.) Use ball bearings instead of non-moving metal-to-metal contact. Use materials that are less sticky, like Teflon and such. The second way is lubrication. No explanation necessary. The last is method or technique. Use a method that distributes the friction over time. Instead of dragging both the boxes, drag one at a time. It doesn't reduce friction, but it reduces the need for large amounts of power for one evolution. Surf to the Wikipedia article, read the article and then come back here and carve this up to make a real answer. (No, I won't mind.)

Answer 2

Water reduces friction by adding a slick layer on an object allowing it to move more smoothly. While water reduces this friction, it is not the best reducer, oil or another type of lubricant are more ideal.

Answer 3

Its important to know what static friction is first. static friction is the force that an object shares when it is in contact with another and at the same time not in motion. You can reduce it by making your surfaces smoother thus easier to move things on further more reducing static friction.

Answer 4

Smooth surfaces, rollerblades and cooking spray in pans

Answer 5

To find out how to decrease friction, ask a science teacher because I'm not as smart as you think I am!

Answer 6

It's liquid, ofcourse it's going to smooth out friction, reducing heat

Answer 7

wheel and axle