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Q: When a book stops sliding on a table top it is because of?
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Is sliding friction the force that slows a book sliding on a table?

Yes, Sliding friction opposes the movement of the book, slowing it down.


Why is more force needed to slide a larger book across a table than to slide a small book across the same table?

Gravity - and friction. The larger book has more gravity - holding it own onto the desk. Friction stops the book sliding sideways.


Which force slows a book sliding on a table?

Friction.


Does a book sliding on a table violate newtons first law of motion?

No. If the book is sliding along the table, then there must be some external force being applied to the book to cause the movement. You pushed the book and created a force to move. And this is exactly what the first law is saying- a body at rest (net forces acting on book=0) remains at rest unless acted upon my some external force.


Why a book lying on the table remains stationary?

Relative to the table, the book remains stationary because there are no outside forces acting on it except gravity which keeps it lying on the table.


Why does sliding large books take more force than sliding small books?

Sliding large books requires more force than sliding small books because larger books have more mass and surface area, leading to increased friction with the surface they are sliding on. This increased friction makes it harder to overcome the resistance and slide the large books.


Why is difficult to push a book kept on the table?

Because of friction


Why won't a book resting on the table fall to the ground?

Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.


Why won't a book resting on a table fall to the ground?

Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.


When you push a book why does it stop?

When you push a book, it stops because of the force you are applying to it. The friction between the book and the surface it is resting on counteracts the force you are applying, bringing the book to a stop.


Would you say set the book on the table?

Set the book on the table is grammatically correct for use in everday speech.


What is the passive form of I put the book on the table?

The book was put on the table. If you want to you can add the 'agent' = by + noun The book was put on the table by me