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    Friction is a force that opposes the motion between two touching surfaces. There are different types of friction including sliding friction when an object slides against a surface, rolling friction between wheel and surface, and fluid friction opposing motion through liquids and gases. Static friction balances an applied force when an object does not move, while lubricants can reduce friction between surfaces.

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    Friction is a force that opposes the motion between two touching surfaces. There are different types of friction including sliding friction when an object slides against a surface, rolling friction between wheel and surface, and fluid friction opposing motion through liquids and gases. Static friction balances an applied force when an object does not move, while lubricants can reduce friction between surfaces.

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    Friction is a force that opposes the motion between two touching surfaces. There are different types of friction including sliding friction when an object slides against a surface, rolling friction between wheel and surface, and fluid friction opposing motion through liquids and gases. Static friction balances an applied force when an object does not move, while lubricants can reduce friction between surfaces.

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    Friction is a force that opposes the motion between two touching surfaces. There are different types of friction including sliding friction when an object slides against a surface, rolling friction between wheel and surface, and fluid friction opposing motion through liquids and gases. Static friction balances an applied force when an object does not move, while lubricants can reduce friction between surfaces.

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    Friction: A Force That Opposes Motion :

    Friction: A Force That Opposes Motion Chapter


    4 Section 3
    Friction :
    Friction Friction is a force that opposes motion
    between two surfaces that are touching. For
    the force of friction to act between two objects,
    the objects must be touching.
    Sliding Friction :
    Sliding Friction Sliding Friction occurs when an
    object slides against a surface. When you slide
    an eraser over a desk the eraser will travel for
    a short distance and then stop because of
    sliding friction.
    Rolling Friction :
    Rolling Friction When you push a shopping cart
    through a supermarket, the force of the cart
    pushing back on you results mainly from rolling
    friction. The friction between the wheels and
    the surface is called rolling friction.
    Fluid Friction :
    Fluid Friction Fluid friction opposes the
    traveling of objects through a liquid. Fluids
    include: Liquids (water and milk) Gases (Air
    and helium) Bicycle racers bend low over their
    bikes in order to reduce the force of fluid
    friction.
    Static Friction :
    Static Friction When a force is applied to an
    object and the object does not move static
    friction has occurred. The object does not move
    because the force of static friction balances the
    force applied. Suppose you want to move a
    refrigerator. You push on the refrigerator, but it
    does not move. The refrigerator is pushing
    back on you with the force of static friction.
    Lubricants :
    Lubricants Lubricants are substances applied
    to the surfaces of objects to help reduce
    friction between them. Lubricants include:
    Motor Oil Wax Grease
    Increasing Friction :
    Increasing Friction Ways to increase friction
    might be making the surface rougher.
    Examples: Sand scattered on icy roads to keep
    cars from skidding. A golfer wearing a glove to
    keep a good grip on the golf club

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