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Why is braking less effective on a wet road than on a dry road?

Two reasons. The wet road has a lower coefficient of friction that the dry one. It is more slippery. The same goes for the brakes. If they are wet, they will be less effective because of the same reason. A higher amount of friction wastes more energy, in this case momentum, causing a loss of speed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction


Wet pavement is more slippery than dry pavement because of force needed to overcome what friction is less than the force needed to overcome sliding friction?

On wet pavement, the presence of water reduces the friction between the tires and the road surface, making it more slippery. This is because the force needed to overcome static friction (needed to start moving) is less than the force needed to overcome sliding friction (needed to maintain motion). As a result, it is easier for a vehicle to slide or skid on wet pavement compared to dry pavement.


What force causes a bisycle to take longer to stop on a wet surface than a dry one?

The force of friction between the bike tires and the wet surface is reduced compared to a dry surface, leading to decreased braking effectiveness. The water on the wet surface acts as a lubricant, reducing the grip between the tires and the road, which requires a longer stopping distance for the bike.


Why are stopping distances for braking cars increased on wet roads?

Stopping distances are increased on wet roads because water reduces the friction between the tires and the road surface, making it harder for the tires to grip and stop the car effectively when the brakes are applied. This reduced grip means it takes longer for the car to come to a complete stop compared to dry road conditions.


Coefficient of friction of road and tire?

Coefficient of friction on raod and a tire varies depending on the condition of the road and tyre Wet Road: 0.4 Dry Road: 0.7 This is the average coeffecient for these conditions again it can vary

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Which has less friction a dry road or a wet road?

A wet road has less friction since the water acts as a lubricant.


Why is braking less effective on a wet road than on a dry road?

Two reasons. The wet road has a lower coefficient of friction that the dry one. It is more slippery. The same goes for the brakes. If they are wet, they will be less effective because of the same reason. A higher amount of friction wastes more energy, in this case momentum, causing a loss of speed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction


Why is it to stop a car on a wet road?

it is harder because there is less friction with lubrication -which is what water is -and you need friction for the breaks to work


Why is it harder to stop a car on a wet road?

it is harder because there is less friction with lubrication -which is what water is -and you need friction for the breaks to work


Wet pavement is more slippery than dry pavement because of force needed to overcome what friction is less than the force needed to overcome sliding friction?

On wet pavement, the presence of water reduces the friction between the tires and the road surface, making it more slippery. This is because the force needed to overcome static friction (needed to start moving) is less than the force needed to overcome sliding friction (needed to maintain motion). As a result, it is easier for a vehicle to slide or skid on wet pavement compared to dry pavement.


What force causes a bisycle to take longer to stop on a wet surface than a dry one?

The force of friction between the bike tires and the wet surface is reduced compared to a dry surface, leading to decreased braking effectiveness. The water on the wet surface acts as a lubricant, reducing the grip between the tires and the road, which requires a longer stopping distance for the bike.


When the road is wet it takes times longer to stop?

Yes. There is less frictional force between the car tyres and a wet road surface than with a dry road surface.


What will happen to friction if the road is wet?

The friction will go down drastically.


Why is breaking more difficult on wet roads than dry?

Breaking on wet roads is more difficult than on dry roads because water reduces the friction between the tires and the road surface. This decrease in friction makes it harder for the tires to grip the road, resulting in longer stopping distances and increased risk of skidding. Additionally, water can mix with oil and other fluids on the road, further reducing traction.


Why do cars slip on wet road?

the tires are made of rubber. when rubber gets wet, it gets slippery, which means less friction from the tires to the ground, making it easy for the car to keep going instead of stopping. also, a car is very heavy, so momentum definitely kicks in ALOT. think of it this way. car tires that are dry + dry land = alot of friction and quick stopping. but make every thing slippery and the friction goes away.


What baseball would go farther a wet or dry one?

dry wet would cause a friction in contact and in flight.


Why do wet tires move slower than wet tires?

There is a mistake in the question. But, any tyre, either wet or dry will only move as fast as the engine controls it. The difference comes in the lack of a wet tyre gripping the road surface causing slippage and loss of friction, compared to the more certain grip of a dry tyre on a dry surface.