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Friction always occurs between two or more objects, not between a single object as the question asks. The three factors that determine the amount of resistive force (friction) between two objects in contact are:

  1. The magnitude of the force binding the two objects together. If one object is the ground, then this bind force is the force due to gravity. In a disk braking system, then the binding force is the force of the brake pad pressing against the brake disk.
  2. The magnitude of the force, and/or inertia, causing one object to rub or drag against the other. In a braking system, the force comes from the engine and the inertia is dependent on the speed and the mass of the vehicle.
  3. The Coefficient of Friction of the two surfaces facing each other. In a braking system, this is sort-of equivalent to the 'roughness' of the surface of the brake pad when rubbed against the spinning brake disk.
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What 3 factors affect the force of friction?

The three factors that affect the force of friction are the weight of the object, the roughness of the surfaces in contact, and the normal force pressing the surfaces together.


How does friction affect a person's spin?

Friction can affect a person's spin by providing resistance against the turning motion. More friction can slow down the spin or make it more difficult to maintain balance. Decreasing friction, such as by changing the surface or adjusting clothing, can help increase the speed and smoothness of the spin.


In what ways does friction affect motion?

Friction acts as a resistance force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop. It can also generate heat through the conversion of kinetic energy into thermal energy. Additionally, friction can affect the efficiency of machines and vehicles by reducing their overall performance.


What variable doesn't affect friction?

The variable that does not affect friction is the surface area in contact. Friction is primarily influenced by the nature of the surfaces in contact, the applied force, and the roughness of the surfaces. The surface area does not have a direct effect on the frictional force generated between two surfaces.


How does weight and mass affect friction?

Weight affects friction by increasing the force pressing the surfaces together, resulting in more friction. Mass does not directly affect friction, but it influences the normal force, which in turn affects friction. Generally, higher weight or mass leads to higher friction.

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In what ways does friction affect motion?

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