FRICTION

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FRICTION

o force between two surfaces

o proportional to the weight of the objects
o opposite to the direction in which the object is
moving, or trying to move
o slows a moving object down
o depends on the materials from which the two
surfaces are made
o also produces heat
o can be a useful force
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The static
Two Kinds of
friction
between two
FRICTION
surfaces is Static Kinetic
always higher – exists between two surfaces – is the force that resists the
than the that are not moving relative to relative movement of the surfaces
each other. once they are in motion.
kinetic
friction.

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 Ways to Increase Friction
 by making surfaces rough
 adding weight to the object
 removing lubrication

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 Ways to Reduce Friction
 by using ball bearings (small wheels), and lubricants like oil

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Additional
information

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Let’s review
some
concepts You cannot hold things Teflon on most things Scientists have
between your fingers has a very low friction. discovered that there is
without friction. even less friction in your
joints than in Teflon.

Ice causes very little Friction is also In nature, there are no

friction, which is why it responsible for the wear completely frictionless
is easy to slip over an icy and tear on bike gears environments.
day. and other mechanical
parts.

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