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FRICTION

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of two bodies in contact, preventing sliding by acting in the opposite direction. It plays a crucial role in motion by slowing down objects, generating heat, enabling grip for walking, facilitating vehicle braking, and contributing to wear and tear. The effects of friction are essential for various everyday activities and mechanical functions.

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FRICTION

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of two bodies in contact, preventing sliding by acting in the opposite direction. It plays a crucial role in motion by slowing down objects, generating heat, enabling grip for walking, facilitating vehicle braking, and contributing to wear and tear. The effects of friction are essential for various everyday activities and mechanical functions.

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TOPIC: FRICTION

A. Description of Friction
Friction
– is a force between two bodies which are in contact with each other. It stops an object
from sliding against a surface or another object by acting in the opposite direction of the
sliding movement.
Example: A moving car. When the driver wants to stop the car, he or she steps on
the brakes. The brakes apply force on tires, causing friction to slow down and stop
the tires.
- is the force felt between two surfaces when one attempts to slide against the other,
whether or not they are moving.
Effects of Friction on objects Motion
Friction is an important force because it is a force that affects motion. This force exerted by
the surface of an object when another object moves against it is the result of molecular
attractions between the objects, surfaces, and works in the direction opposite to the
direction of the motion.
Friction on an object’s motion can:
1. Slow down the object’s speed
2. Cause heat generation
3. Enable gripping and walking
4. Facilitate braking in vehicles
5. Contribute to wear and tear
Slow down the object’s speed
- the primary effect of friction is to resist motion, meaning it acts against the direction
of an object’s movement, effectively slowing it down.
Cause heat generation
- when surfaces rub against each other due to friction, the energy of motion is
converted into heat energy, which can be felt as warmth.
Enable gripping and walking
- friction between our shoes and the ground provides the necessary traction to walk
and grip objects without slipping.
Facilitate braking in vehicles
- applying brakes on a car relies on friction between the brake pads and the wheel to
slow down the vehicle effectively.
Contribute to wear and tear
- continuous friction between surfaces can cause gradual wearing and damage to the
materials involved.

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