Give examples of the beneficial and harmful effects of friction forces of all kinds.
November 9, 2020 | Education
| Static friction force:
Useful action: people walk, objects stand on the floor:
Harmful effect: difficult to move objects.
Sliding friction force:
Useful action: you can control the speed of movement of bodies:
Harmful effect: the friction surface heats up, energy is lost, materials wear.
Rolling friction force:
Benefit: use in bearings to reduce sliding friction:
Harmful effect: the friction surface heats up, energy is lost, materials wear.
