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Explain various types of friction. Suggest a few methods to reduce friction

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There are two types of Friction: 

(1) Static Friction:

Static friction is the force which opposes the initiation of motion of an object on the surface. The magnitude of static frictional force f lies between

0 ≤ fs ≤ μsN

where, µs – coefficient of static friction 

N – Normal force

(2) Kinetic friction:

The frictional force exerted by the surface when an object slides is called as kinetic friction. Also called as sliding friction or dynamic friction,

fk – µk N

where µk – the coefficient of kinetic friction 

N – Normal force exerted by the surface on the object

Methods to reduce friction: 

Friction can be reduced

  • By using lubricants 
  • By using Ball bearings 
  • By polishing By streamlining 


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