Friction is Desirable: A friction is very much desirable to stop the body from its moving

condition. If there is no friction between the contact surfaces, then a body can't be
stopped without the application of external force. In the same time a person can't walk
on the ground if there is no friction between the ground and our legs also no vehicle can
run on the ground without the help of friction.
Desirable effects of friction are:
1. It helps us in movement. walking is just not possible without friction.
2. It helps to stop a moving object like a car.

Friction is Undesirable: A friction is undesirable during ice skating or when a block is

lifted or put down on the truck with the help of some inclined plane. If the friction is more
between the block and inclined surface, then a large force is required to push the block
on the plane. Thus friction is desirable or undesirable depending upon the condition and
types of work.

Undesirable effects of friction are:

1. Friction produces a lot of heat.
2. Friction causes wear and tear of objects.
3. To overcome friction a lot of energy is wasted.