Friction Flashcards

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When is friction helpful

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  1. Friction between our shoes and the floor stop is from slipping
  2. Friction between the tyres and the road stops cars from skidding
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When is friction unhelpful

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  1. If you don’t lubricate your bike regularly with the oil the friction in the chain and axles increases and the bike will become noisy and difficult to pedal
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What is friction

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A force which acts in the opposite direction to the movement

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