Question

Friction is a both a boon and a bane"". Write an article ( around 100 words) on this topic and make a table to list the advantages and disadvantages of Friction.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Advantages of Friction:

Friction is responsible for many types of motion

It helps us walk on the ground

Brakes in a car make use of friction to stop the car

Asteroids are burnt in the atmosphere before reaching Earth due to friction.

It helps in the generation of heat when we rub our hands.

Disadvantages of Friction:

Friction produces unnecessary heat leading to the wastage of energy.

The force of friction acts in the opposite direction of motion, so friction slows down the motion of moving objects.

Forest fires are caused due to the friction between tree branches.