Question

why sliding friction is slightly smaller than the static friction​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

Static Friction is more than sliding friction because, in case of STATIC FRICTION, the body needs to overcome the inertia of rest. And also in case of SLIDING FRICTION, the body posses inertia of motion since the body is already in motion. Because,when the objects starts sliding the contact points on its surface

Answer 2

Explanation:

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