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Details Title: force and motion Description: friction Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 10/24/2006 06:53:26	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term What kind of surface creates more friction? Definition rougher surfaces Term sliding friction Definition example is moving an eraser across your desk Term rolling friction Definition example is moving a piece of furniture on wheels Term Which has more friction: sliding or rolling friction? Definition sliding friction Term fluid friction Definition examples are: swimming in water, sky diving Term fluid friction Definition examples are: swimming in water, sky diving Term static friction Definition when a force is applied to an object but does not cause the object to move Term 2 Ways to reduce friction: Definition 1. use a lubricant 2. switch from sliding to rolling friction Term ways to increase friction: Definition 1. make surfaces rougher 2. increase the force pushing the surfaces together