Friction: A Force That Opposes Motion :

Friction: A Force That Opposes Motion Chapter

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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