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Friction: Understanding The Fundamental Force: by Arghya The Sad Boy
Friction: Understanding The Fundamental Force: by Arghya The Sad Boy
Advantages Disadvantages
Friction allows us to walk, grip objects, Friction can lead to energy loss, wear and
and maintain traction on surfaces. It also tear on surfaces, and the generation of
helps create the heat necessary for cooking unwanted heat. In some cases, excessive
and other industrial processes. Friction is friction can cause damage or inefficiency
essential for the functioning of many in mechanical systems. Overcoming
mechanical systems, such as brakes and friction can also require the expenditure of
clutches. significant amounts of energy.
Applications of Friction
Friction has a wide range of applications in our daily lives and in various industries: