The strength of the force of friction depends on two factors; the type of surfaces involves and how hard the surfaces push together, What is one way you could reduce the friction between two surfaces? Ball bearing are one way of reducing friction between two surfaces.
Q. Which is good effect of friction?
Advantages of Friction: Friction is responsible for many types of motion. It helps us walk on the ground. Brakes in a car make use of friction to stop the car. Asteroids are burnt in the atmosphere before reaching Earth due to friction.
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Q. What happens when friction increases?
Friction causes the molecules on rubbing surfaces to move faster, so they have more energy. This gives them a higher temperature, and they feel warmer.
Friction force always acts opposite direction of motion of the body. Good effects— (i) Friction between our shoes and the floor stop us from slipping. (ii) Friction between tyres and the road stop cars from skidding. Example: car tyres and brakes heat up due to friction.
Q. What is friction affected by?
– Describe various factors that affect friction such as: The roughness of the surface, the mass of the object, and the area of contact.
Q. What are 3 ways you can reduce friction?
Methods for decreasing friction:
- Make the surfaces smoother. Rough surfaces produce more friction and smooth surfaces reduce friction.
- Lubrication is another way to make a surface smoother.
- Make the object more streamlined.
- Reduce the forces acting on the surfaces.
- Reduce the contact between the surfaces.
Q. Do we need friction?
Since friction is a resistance force that slows down or prevents motion, it is necessary in many applications where you might want to hold items or do things and prevent slipping or sliding. If there was no friction, you would not be able to walk, drive a car, or hold objects.
