1. The frictional force exerted by fluids is also called drag or fluid friction. To overcome or minimize air fluid friction, the bodies of objects minimise its surface i.e. sometime spherical shapes or other streamlined shape with smooth surface. Aeroplanes, jets, rain drops have streamlined curve surfRead more

    The frictional force exerted by fluids is also called drag or fluid friction. To overcome or minimize air fluid friction, the bodies of objects minimise its surface i.e. sometime spherical shapes or other streamlined shape with smooth surface. Aeroplanes, jets, rain drops have streamlined curve surface to reduce air drag.

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  2. Friction is both a friend and a foe due to following reasons: Friction act as friend: • We are able to walk because of frictional forces between ground and our feet. • We are able to write because of friction between ball point and the paper surface. • Nails and screws stick to wall surfaces becauseRead more

    Friction is both a friend and a foe due to following reasons:
    Friction act as friend:
    • We are able to walk because of frictional forces between ground and our feet.
    • We are able to write because of friction between ball point and the paper surface.
    • Nails and screws stick to wall surfaces because of friction.
    • Lighting a match stick is because of friction between match stick and the side surface of match box.
    Friction act as foe:
    • Wear and tear of soles of our shoes is due to friction.
    • When a tyre deflates, it is difficult to move the vehicle because of increased friction between the tyre and road surface.
    • Machines gets heated up because of friction.
    • Due to friction, machines and vehicles consumes more fuel and increase maintenance cost.

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  3. Friction force is directly proportional to mass. Heavier box will put more force on the floor surface as compared to lighter box and therefore will experience more opposite force (friction). Seema will have to apply larger force. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-Read more

    Friction force is directly proportional to mass. Heavier box will put more force on the floor surface as compared to lighter box and therefore will experience more opposite force (friction). Seema will have to apply larger force.

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  4. Spikes increase friction and give better grip with the ground. It avoids slipping of sportsmen while playing or running. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-8/science/chapter-12/

    Spikes increase friction and give better grip with the ground. It avoids slipping of sportsmen while playing or running.

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