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It distributes your body weight over a wide area so that each point where your body touches the sand has less weight bearing down on it per square inch.

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What can stop a skateboard on a flt surface?

A skateboard can be stopped on a flat surface by using your foot to drag and slow down, or by using the skateboard's tail to perform a manual stop. Additionally, you can also use friction from the ground by letting the wheels come to a gradual stop.


How friction and inertia act on an object sliding on a flat surface?

Friction acts in the opposite direction of motion, slowing down the object as it slides on a flat surface. Inertia resists changes in the object's motion, making it harder to start, stop, or change direction. Together, these two forces determine how the object moves and comes to a stop on the surface.


When does water stop running down hill?

Water stops running downhill when it reaches a point where the slope is flat or uphill, causing the water to pool or change direction. Additionally, if the water evaporates or is absorbed into the ground, it will also stop running downhill.


What are the differences between brakes and rotors?

There is no difference between brakes and rotors because the rotor is just one of the many parts that make up a brake. The function of a brake rotor is to stop the wheels from spinning. The rotor is what the brake clamps hold on to stop the car.


Describe the size and direction of the frictional forces when a car stops on a flat road?

When a car stops on a flat road, the frictional force acting on the car is static friction and its direction is opposite to the direction of motion. The magnitude of the static frictional force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force applied by the car's brakes to bring it to a stop.