Question

what role does friction play in cutting the wood?

Answer 1

the friction acting between hand and axe. helps to give firm grip to hold the axe.... for better cutting of wood..... other wise it will slip out from hand

Answer 2

Apart from the friction between the hand and the axe , which helps in giving a firm grip, the friction between the edge of the axe and the part of the wood which has to be cut also plays a vital role in cutting of wood. Without these 2 important aspects of friction the cutting of wood is next to impossible.