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Friction is what takes energy away from motion. If there was no friction, it would take a lot less energy (gas, fuel, electricity) to move things.

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What type of friction prevents motion?

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Which type of friction opposes the motion?

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What does friction do to the motion of object?

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What do the different forms of friction have in common?

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Is friction necessary for motion?

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