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Virtually all automotive brakes rely on friction between a special brake material and either metal or ceramic friction surface.

Exceptions:There are regenerative braking systems that charge the batteries in electric and hybrid cars

There are engine compression and exhaust brakes common on diesel pickup trucks

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How does friction help?

If there was no friction the vehicles would never stop, we couldn't write on the board as friction makes chalk writing visible. Without friction no building could be constructed, the vehicles on the road would never move. Friction helps a lot in many ways and is a necessary in our life.


How is friction beneficial and detrimental?

Although friction slows many things down, and makes machines less efficent, we would have a hard time if there was no friction. Your shoelaces would not stay tied- but that would not matter, since you could not walk if your feet had no friction with the ground- nor could you drive a car- which would be good, since the brakes would not work. You would probably starve since you could not pick up a drink, or food.


Why is friction important in everyday life?

Friction is important in everyday life because it allows us to walk without slipping, write with a pen or pencil, drive a car without skidding, and even tie shoelaces. It is essential for tasks that involve gripping, pushing, pulling, or stopping objects. Without friction, many everyday activities would be difficult or impossible to perform efficiently and safely.


How does friction help when i push a broken car?

Friction between the tires and the road helps transfer the force you apply to the car, allowing it to move forward. Without friction, the tires would just spin in place and the car wouldn't move.


What is a type of friction that enables a car to move?

Friction between the tires and the road. Without that kind of friction, we'd never be able to start moving, and wouldn't be able to stop!

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Why could cars not move without friction?

When the wheels of a car turn, friction causes the wheels to push back on the road, which in turn causes the road to push the car forward. Without friction the wheels would just spin in place. You can sometimes see this occur on icy roads, where there is very little friction.


Leting someone drive your car without a license?

If you allow someone to drive your vehicle without a licence, you could have your licence suspended. It is illegal.


Drive your car without a license?

No! It is illegal to drive a car without a licence.


What kind of friction occurs between a car and the wind as you drive?

This kind of friction is referred to as drag, or air resistance.


How does friction help?

If there was no friction the vehicles would never stop, we couldn't write on the board as friction makes chalk writing visible. Without friction no building could be constructed, the vehicles on the road would never move. Friction helps a lot in many ways and is a necessary in our life.


How oes friction help unbog a car?

When the tires have no friction, they are not gripping on anything, therefore they spin without pushing the car forward,


Can you drive a car without a catalytic converter?

Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.


What is advantages and disadvantages of friction?

An example using a car:Advantage: friction on car tires makes the car stop. Without friction, the car would continue without stopping (e.g. such as mass in space once given a push in one direction)Disadvantage: friction on car tires means more energy is required to propel the car forward = more gas is required for a trip.


Do you have to carry insurance with a learner's permit?

I would not drive a car without an insurance policy on it as you could be cited.


Why is fricton necessary to drive a car on a road?

Actually the good effect of friction is: if you drive a car you can make it stop, friction makes it stop. But the bad effect is: friction wears out machines so you can replace it. Hope it helps! :) Also with no friction the tires would just spin and go no place, and steering would be a problem.


How is friction beneficial and detrimental?

Although friction slows many things down, and makes machines less efficent, we would have a hard time if there was no friction. Your shoelaces would not stay tied- but that would not matter, since you could not walk if your feet had no friction with the ground- nor could you drive a car- which would be good, since the brakes would not work. You would probably starve since you could not pick up a drink, or food.


How does friction help and hurt you?

Think of a car, friction causes air resistance on the car and results in lower gas mileage, but without friction, the tires would just spin in place and the car would not go anywhere.