Katrina, Akaal, Jemima, David, and Cherag

Friction!

FrictionA force that opposes motion. It occurs whenever 2 surfaces rub against

each other.Friction occurs in our everyday life.

AdvantagesFriction enables an object to be held.Enables matches to be lighted.Enables us to slow down or stop a vehicle.Enables a ladder to lean against a wall.Enables us to walk without slipping.Enables us and objects to lean on the wall

for support.

DisadvantagesFriction produces heat.Friction opposes or slows down movement.Friction wears out surfaces.

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