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    Friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces and is caused by electromagnetic forces between charged particles in the surfaces. Factors that affect friction include the smoothness or roughness of surfaces, the force pressing the objects together, and the mass of the objects. Static friction is greater than sliding friction, which is greater than rolling friction. Friction can be reduced through lubrication, wheels, or threaded surfaces; fluid friction is minimized by streamlining shapes. Friction is useful for walking, handling objects, and rolling but harmful for dissipating energy and causing wear over time.

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    Friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces and is caused by electromagnetic forces between charged particles in the surfaces. Factors that affect friction include the smoothness or roughness of surfaces, the force pressing the objects together, and the mass of the objects. Static friction is greater than sliding friction, which is greater than rolling friction. Friction can be reduced through lubrication, wheels, or threaded surfaces; fluid friction is minimized by streamlining shapes. Friction is useful for walking, handling objects, and rolling but harmful for dissipating energy and causing wear over time.

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    Friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces and is caused by electromagnetic forces between charged particles in the surfaces. Factors that affect friction include the smoothness or roughness of surfaces, the force pressing the objects together, and the mass of the objects. Static friction is greater than sliding friction, which is greater than rolling friction. Friction can be reduced through lubrication, wheels, or threaded surfaces; fluid friction is minimized by streamlining shapes. Friction is useful for walking, handling objects, and rolling but harmful for dissipating energy and causing wear over time.

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    It always opposes relative motion between two surfaces. Cause of friction The electromagnetic forces between charged particles which constitute the surfaces in contact causes friction. Factors affecting friction Nature of surfaces Smooth surfaces: less friction, Rough surfaces: greater friction How hard an object is pressed Greater pressing force: Greater friction Mass of object Greater mass: Greater friction Sliding friction < Static friction Rolling friction < Sliding friction Reducing friction Lubrication Powder on carom board, oil in machine Wheel Wheels reduce friction (because rolling friction < sliding friction). Shoe soles and tires are threaded to increase friction for a better grip. Fluid friction is minimised by giving suitable shapes to vehicles moving through fluids. Examples where friction is useful walking handling any object rolling motion of ball or wheel Examples where friction is harmful energy dissipation of engine due to friction between surfaces in motion. more energy is lost in pulling or pushing an object in rough surfaces. wear and tear of shoe soles and tyres. Fluid friction is also called drag. **

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