Question

Describe some effects of friction in our daily life. List two methods to reduce friction.

Answer 1

Friction is an important phenomenon, in our day to day life . Most of our activities are dependent on frictional force . For example , walking , running , grasping , lifting etc . The frictional force is a supportive force as well as an opposing force . Tyres wear out due to friction of wheels with the rough surface of the road .

methods of reducing friction can be

1. use of lubricants to reduce friction
2. using wheels for moving objects