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Friction is all around you. Anytime you have two objects touching but moving past each other, there is friction. (Superfluids and hypothesized supersolids are exceptions.) Your bike driving down the road will slow down and stop if you just coast. Newton showed that the natural state of affairs is for things to keep moving in a straight line at the same speed unless a force acts upon it. The forces in this case include air resistance (a form of friction which is negligible when the bike is going slowly enough) and wheel axles. Friction turns motion energy into heat. A car's brakes can get very hot if you brake all the way down a hill.
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Do tectonic plates make friction?
Yes, tectonic plates can generate friction as they interact with each other along their boundaries. This friction can lead to the plates being locked together for a period of time before eventually releasing in the form of an earthquake.
When is friction desirable and undesirable in rugby?
Desirable in scrummaging when the two packs form together. Without friction they would slip off which is dangerous. Friction is also desirable when making the tackle. And when sidestepping you need good grip. Undesireable when trying to evade the tackle.
A primary force opposing motion on all fault is called?
The primary force opposing motion on faults is called friction. This friction between the rocks on either side of the fault prevents them from easily sliding past each other, building up stress until it is eventually released in the form of an earthquake.
Does electrons move from one object to anther when rubbed together?
Yes, when two objects are rubbed together, electrons can transfer from one object to the other. This transfer of electrons leads to one object becoming positively charged (loses electrons) and the other becoming negatively charged (gains electrons).
When a body slides over a surface the kinetic friction and static friction related as?
Kinetic friction is the friction that applies when an object is moving; static friction is the friction that applies when the object is not moving. Static friction must always be greater than, or equal to, kinetic friction.
What is the plural form of friction?
the plural form of friction is friction
What is the plural of friction?
the plural form of friction is friction
Is air resistance stronger than friction?
No. Its a form of friction.
A special form of rolling friction is called?
Sliding
What do you call the form of energy generated by friction?
The form of energy generated by friction is called mechanical energy. Friction between surfaces can convert mechanical energy into heat energy.
Which form of friction is the one that deals with objects that are already moving?
Kinetic friction is the form of friction that deals with objects that are already in motion. Kinetic friction opposes the motion of an object as it slides or moves across a surface.
Is traction a form of friction?
Yes.
What is form friction?
loss of energy in fluid because of friction of seperated boundary layers
7 8 in simplest form?
The friction 7/8 in the simplest form would be 7/8. The friction cannot go any lower.7/8 is in its simplest form.
What is the form of energy that makes something move?
friction
What is the force that slows a parachutte?
Drag - a form of friction and lift.
What is the mathematical form of surface tension?
i think it's friction
