Question

1. If you poured oil on top of a wooden surface, the friction would
a) increase b) decrease c) remain the same d) none of the above ( choose the answer from the given options) ​

Answer 1

If the wooden surface is polished and you pour oil on top of a wooden surface, the friction would "b) decrease"

What is friction?

• Friction is defined as the resistance that one surface faces while moving against another.

• Smooth surfaces encounter less friction as compared to rough surfaces.

What happens when we spill oil on top of a wooden surface?

• Actually pouring oil on a wooden surface is not a simple scenario where friction either increases or decreases.

• It depends on the surface of the wood. If it is polished, then friction would decrease but if it is unpolished then the wood will absorb the oil.

• It will result in more defined ridges and the friction will increase.