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Friction Guide

Friction is a force opposing motion between two surfaces in contact, with types including static, kinetic, rolling, and fluid friction. It is governed by laws stating that friction is proportional to the normal force, depends on surface nature, and is independent of contact area. Applications of friction are seen in daily activities like walking and driving, while it can be reduced using lubricants and polished surfaces or increased with rough surfaces.

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Friction Guide

Friction is a force opposing motion between two surfaces in contact, with types including static, kinetic, rolling, and fluid friction. It is governed by laws stating that friction is proportional to the normal force, depends on surface nature, and is independent of contact area. Applications of friction are seen in daily activities like walking and driving, while it can be reduced using lubricants and polished surfaces or increased with rough surfaces.

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Friction - A Physics Guide

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces are in contact.

Types of Friction:

1. Static Friction - Acts on objects when they are at rest.

2. Kinetic Friction - Acts on objects in motion.

3. Rolling Friction - Acts when an object rolls over a surface.

4. Fluid Friction - Resistance by fluids (liquids/gases) to objects moving through them.

Laws of Friction:

1. Friction is proportional to the normal force.

2. Friction depends on the nature of surfaces in contact.

3. Friction is independent of the area of contact.

Applications of Friction:

- Walking and driving

- Writing on paper

- Braking systems

Reducing Friction:

- Lubricants

- Polished surfaces

- Ball bearings

Increasing Friction:

- Rough surfaces

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Friction - A Physics Guide

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Example:

If a box is pushed across the floor with a force of 100 N and it moves at a constant speed, the

frictional force is also 100 N.

Practice Questions:

1. Define friction and its types.

2. What are the laws of friction?

3. How can friction be both useful and undesirable?

4. Give two methods to reduce friction.

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