Question

Does water increase friction?

Answer 1

Answer:

Water can either increase or decrease the friction between two surfaces.

Explanation:

Water reduces the friction between rubber tires and road pavements. That's why drivers have to be extra careful not to skid when roads are wet. Water can increase the friction between your fingers and a sheet of plastic.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water can either increase or decrease the friction between two surfaces. Water reduces the friction between rubber tires and road pavements. That's why drivers have to be extra careful not to skid when roads are wet. Water can increase the friction between your fingers and a sheet of plastic. That's why people sometimes moisten their fingers when trying to open the seam of a plastic vegetable bag. Water can also increase the friction between two sheets of glass.