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The causes of the resistive force of friction are
1.molecular adhesion
2.surface roughness
3.the plowing effect.
Adhesion is the molecular force resulting when two materials are brought into close contact with each other. Trying to slide objects against each other requires breaking these adhesive bonds. For years, scientists thought that friction was caused by surface roughness, but recent studies have shown that it is actually a result of adhesive forces between the materials.
But surface roughness is a factor when the materials are rough enough to cause serious abrasion. This is called the sandpaper effect.
When one or more of the materials is relatively soft, much of the resistance to movement is caused by deformations of the objects or by a plowing effect.
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What can friction cause?
It can cause things to stop. (===========================) friction did that
When there is no friction a gliding puck will what?
the friction will cause it to stop
Why there is no friction on space?
i think it is the gravityand the existence of atmosphere which is a cause of friction since there is no gravity on space that is why there is no friction
How does friction cause the motion of an object to change?
Friction slows things down
What are the dangers of friction?
There are an unlimited number of dangers of friction. Friction can cause burns and sometimes unwanted fires in certain places.
What can friction cause?
It can cause things to stop. (===========================) friction did that
When there is no friction a gliding puck will what?
the friction will cause it to stop
How does friction affect your skin?
Friction of the skin can cause chaffing and chapping. The friction can cause bed sores in people that are bedridden, and irritation in people that are active.
Does friction decrease or increase?
Wax, due to it filling the pores that cause friction will reduce friction.
Does inertia cause friction?
No.
What unbalanced force cause a ball to stop rolling?
Friction
Why there is no friction on space?
i think it is the gravityand the existence of atmosphere which is a cause of friction since there is no gravity on space that is why there is no friction
How does running cause friction?
when we run we push the ground backward it causes friction
Friction can cause a force that pulls on it how?
Friction is always against the direction of the movement.
Why is friction important in baseball?
friction is importent cause without it you can play baseball
How does friction cause the motion of an object to change?
Friction slows things down
How does friction cause problems for car users?
Friction causes wear and tear.
