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Friction Notes
Friction Notes
FRICTION
Force of friction is the force which opposes the motion
of an object over a surface.
The force of friction acts between the object and the
surface.
FRICTION
i)Nature of the surfaces in contact. ( The smoothness of
the surfaces).
SOMETIMES
USEFUL
Friction is useful for many of our daily activities.
Friction between the feet and ground helps us to walk on the ground.
Eg :-
1.The soles of shoes are grooved to have a better grip on the floor.
2.The tyres of vehicles are treaded to increase the grip on the road.
3.The break pads of vehicles are rough to stop moving vehicles when the
breaks are applied.
4.Gymnasts apply some coarse substance on their hands for a better
grip.
REDUCING
FRICTION
FRICTION CAN BE REDUCED BY :-
Using lubricants like powders or oils and grease.
Using rollers or wheels.
Using ball bearings.
We sprinkle powder on a carrom board to reduce friction.
Oil or grease is applied between moving parts of machines
to reduce friction.
Rollers are used in luggage bags to reduce friction.
Wheels are used in vehicles to reduce friction.
Ball bearings are used in ceiling fans, bicycles and vehicles
to reduce friction.
FLUID FRICTION
Fluid friction is the force of friction exerted by liquids
and gases on objects moving through them.
Fluid friction depends
upon :- 1.The speed of the
object.
2.Shape of the object.
3.The nature of the
fluid. Eg:-
Birds flying in air have streamlined body to reduce
fluid friction.
Fishes living in water have streamlined body to reduce
fluid friction.
Aeroplanes and spacecrafts have streamlined body to