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    Friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces and is affected by several factors. Greater friction occurs with rougher surfaces, increased pressing force, and higher mass. Static friction is greater than sliding friction, which is greater than rolling friction. Friction can be reduced through lubrication, using wheels instead of sliding surfaces, and threaded surfaces that increase grip through greater friction. Fluid friction is also called drag and is minimized through streamlined shapes.

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    Friction opposes the relative motion between two surfaces and is affected by several factors. Greater friction occurs with rougher surfaces, increased pressing force, and higher mass. Static friction is greater than sliding friction, which is greater than rolling friction. Friction can be reduced through lubrication, using wheels instead of sliding surfaces, and threaded surfaces that increase grip through greater friction. Fluid friction is also called drag and is minimized through streamlined shapes.

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    Grade 8 Friction: It Always Opposes Relative Motion Between Two Surfaces

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    Grade 8 Friction

    It always opposes relative motion between two surfaces. Factors affecting friction 1. Nature of surfaces Smooth surfaces less friction Rough surfaces greater friction 2. How hard an object is pressed Greater pressing force 3. Mass of object Greater mass Greater friction 4. Sliding friction < Static friction Rolling friction < Sliding friction

    Greater friction

    Reducing friction 1. Lubrication Powder on carom board, oil in machine 2. Wheel Wheels reduce friction (because rolling friction < sliding friction). 3. Shoe soles and tires are threaded to increase friction for a better grip. Fluid friction is minimised by giving suitable shapes to vehicles moving through fluids. Fluid friction is also called drag.

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