Friction

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What is friction?

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A force that slows down or stops objects because they're rubbing together.

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How do the bumps and grooves under our shoes help us?

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They keep you from falling easily.

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What does friction cause?

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It makes things slow down or stop.

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What do you put on a water slide to make it have less friction when you slide on it?

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Water.

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Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

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Opposite.

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What is an example of friction in everyday life?

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When you rub your hands together, they get warm due to friction.

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What happens to a toy car when it rolls on a rough surface compared to a smooth surface?

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It slows down more on a rough surface due to increased friction.

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What is static friction?

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The friction that keeps an object at rest from moving.

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What is kinetic friction?

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The friction that acts on moving objects.

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How can you reduce friction?

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By using lubricants like oil or water.