Types of Friction

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What is Friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What are the three main types of friction?

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The three main types of friction are Static Friction, Sliding Friction, and Rolling Friction.

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What is Static Friction?

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Static Friction is the force that keeps an object at rest and prevents it from moving.

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What is Sliding Friction?

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Sliding Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object that is sliding over a surface.

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What is Rolling Friction?

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Rolling Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object that is rolling over a surface.

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Example of Static Friction?

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A book resting on a table is held in place by static friction.

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Example of Sliding Friction?

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When you push a box across the floor, sliding friction acts against the box's motion.

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Example of Rolling Friction?

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A rolling ball experiences rolling friction as it moves across the ground.

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What happens to friction when surfaces are rough?

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Rough surfaces create more friction compared to smooth surfaces.

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What happens to friction when surfaces are smooth?

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Smooth surfaces create less friction, allowing objects to slide more easily.