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We want a lot of friction when we need to slow down or stop objects in motion, like when braking a car or walking on a slippery surface. More friction provides more resistance to movement, helping to prevent sliding or slipping.

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When is it bad to have a lot of friction?

Having a lot of friction can be bad when you want smooth motion between two surfaces, as it can cause heat, wear, and energy loss. In some cases, high friction can also lead to difficulties in moving objects or machinery.


How is friction applied?

Friction is applied, by making the surface of whatever you want to slide across it (the thing you want to apply friction to) is really rough. You can inscrease, and decrease the amount of friction acting on an object by changing the texture, material and smoothness of the surface. Smoother surfaces don't apply much friction to objects, and rougher surfaces apply a lot. An example of this, is Wellington Boots. They have rough underneaths, so you don't fall over - they apply a lot of friction.


What has the most friction and why?

rough materials can generate a lot of friction


Does brakes on a bicycle have a lot of friction or not much and is it useful or not useful?

Brakes are meant to have a lot of friction and it's useful.


Would it be better to increase or decrease friction in swimming?

If you want to swim faster, then decreasing friction would help you with that - Less friction means you glide easer through the water. If you want a more efficient workout then increasing friction would help you with that. If you were to put a track suit on before entering the water you'd have to work a lot harder for each lap in the pool.


What are some objects that have a lot of it?

what are some objects that have a lot of friction


Do you want more or less fluid friction while swimming?

You want less friction. Then you will go faster.


Where on a bicycle is friction not important?

In the bearings, where you want as little friction as possible.


Where would you need lots of friction?

Lots of friction is needed in car brakes to slow down or stop the vehicle effectively, in shoe soles to provide traction and prevent slipping, and in rock climbing equipment to secure climbers on the rock surface.


What type of surface provides a lot of friction?

Rough surfaces tend to provide a lot of friction due to the increased amount of contact between the two surfaces, which leads to more interaction and resistance to sliding. Examples include sandpaper, concrete, and asphalt.


How do you use use the word friction in a sentence?

I sense a lot of friction between Israel and Gaza. == ==


How do latex swimming caps allow smooth movement through water?

It stops the water from going through your hair. That would cause a lot of friction. Friction slows you down a lot.