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There are several types of friction involved and the whole question comes down to energy and where it goes.

I will only address a few types.

The air resists the car moving through it, the faster you go the more energy it takes to push the air away then more energy is lost as speed rises because the car creates a low pressure and turbulence area behind it. Third is the air actually sliding over the body. All of this increases "friction"

Rolling resistance of the tires is cause because the tires "flex" as they roll (the bulge on the bottom when you are parked) the faster you go the more they flex the more energy they use.

All the mechanical bits in the car slide past one another, the faster they go the more energy it takes.

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How is friction connected to speed in the context of motion and velocity?

Friction is a force that opposes motion, so it can slow down an object and affect its speed. In the context of motion and velocity, higher friction can decrease speed, while lower friction can increase speed.


Does moving faster increase friction?

No, increasing speed does not directly increase friction. Friction is primarily influenced by the nature of the surfaces in contact and the force pressing them together. However, increasing speed can sometimes generate more heat due to friction, which could in turn affect the friction between surfaces.


What can be done to increase the speed of rotation of the coil?

To increase the speed of rotation of the coil, you can increase the voltage applied to the coil or reduce the resistance in the circuit. Additionally, using a stronger magnetic field or reducing the friction in the system can also help increase the speed of rotation.


When driving friction is critically affected by your what?

When driving, friction is critically affected by the condition of your tires, the road surface, and the speed at which you are traveling. Tires with low tread depth reduce friction, while a rough road surface can increase friction. Driving too fast can also reduce friction and increase the risk of skidding.


Will the speed of the object affect the amount of friction between object and the surface?

No. The speed of the object does not affect the amount of friction between an object and the surface. Friction is affected by the types of surfaces in contact, smoother surfaces produce less friction, and the weight of the object moving horizontally affects the resistance relative to the two surfaces in contact. Greater weight causes greater resistance.

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How is friction connected to speed in the context of motion and velocity?

Friction is a force that opposes motion, so it can slow down an object and affect its speed. In the context of motion and velocity, higher friction can decrease speed, while lower friction can increase speed.


Does moving faster increase friction?

No, increasing speed does not directly increase friction. Friction is primarily influenced by the nature of the surfaces in contact and the force pressing them together. However, increasing speed can sometimes generate more heat due to friction, which could in turn affect the friction between surfaces.


What causes speed to increase or decrease?

Presence of friction, incline and so on.


Name two ways in which friction can be increased?

Okay 2 ways for the friction to increase is speed and non lubricant


Does friction cause the speed of moving objects to increase?

No, the force of friction always acts in the direction opposite to that of the motions.


What causes skateboard speed to increase or decrease?

Gravity, friction, or wind drag.


What can be done to increase the speed of rotation of the coil?

To increase the speed of rotation of the coil, you can increase the voltage applied to the coil or reduce the resistance in the circuit. Additionally, using a stronger magnetic field or reducing the friction in the system can also help increase the speed of rotation.


How does speed affect friction?

That depends on the exact circumstances. Solid friction hardly depends on the speed at all. In fluid friction, the situation is more complicated. Usually there is some range of speeds for which friction is more or less proportional to speed; at higher speeds, the force of friction may even become proportional to the square of the speed.


When driving friction is critically affected by your what?

When driving, friction is critically affected by the condition of your tires, the road surface, and the speed at which you are traveling. Tires with low tread depth reduce friction, while a rough road surface can increase friction. Driving too fast can also reduce friction and increase the risk of skidding.


Will the speed of the object affect the amount of friction between object and the surface?

No. The speed of the object does not affect the amount of friction between an object and the surface. Friction is affected by the types of surfaces in contact, smoother surfaces produce less friction, and the weight of the object moving horizontally affects the resistance relative to the two surfaces in contact. Greater weight causes greater resistance.


What is a situation in which friction is not helpful?

Friction can be unhelpful in situations where you want to minimize energy loss, such as in machinery where friction causes wear and tear on moving parts, reducing efficiency. Additionally, in sports like speed skating or car racing, reducing friction can help increase speed and performance.


Does friction increase as speed decrease?

Relative to its surface, friction is constant (this is known as the friction constant). The speed is decreasing on an object because friction is acting on it over a period of time, not because friction is getting stronger.