Question

explain why sliding friction is less than static friction

Answer 1

The sliding friction is less than static friction because of the interlocking of irregularities in the two surfaces. When the object starts sliding the contact points on its surface, do not get enough time to lock into the contact points on the floor,whereas static friction has a lot of contact as well as time to interlock two objects. So the sliding friction is slightly less than the static friction

Answer 2

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Friction causes due to interlocking between surfaces .

We know , Static friction opposes an object moving against another surface. When a object is at rest , its gets sufficient time to interlock with another surface in contact , thus its needs more energy to overcome.

But on the other hand , When a object is sliding , it doesn't get sufficient time to interlock.

So the sliding friction is slightly less than the static friction.

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