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Friction is not useful to most athletes (i.e swimmers, skiers, etc.) and friction is caused by the little imperfections and textures of objects against each other. You can reduce it by smoothing down one of the surfaces; like putting a very fine, smooth surface, or fabric over the skin of a swimmer to reduce friction.

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Where can friction can be both useful and unwanted?

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When is the absence of friction useful?

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Do wheels reduce friction?

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Is friction useful with computers?

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What does a bit of oil reduce in science?

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