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Friction

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Friction and Air Resistance

Friction is the force created by two surfaces rubbing against each other. It opposes motion and often causes heating.

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Friction

  • Friction opposes motion and often causes heating.
  • Separating two surfaces with a thin layer of oil can reduce friction and allow them to move more freely across each other.
  • Fidget spinners reduce friction to the lowest level possible to let them spin for as long as possible.
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Air resistance

  • Air resistance is a frictional force.
  • It opposes an object's motion.

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