Question

why the sliding friction is smaller than static friction.​

Answer 1

The two sliding objects find less time to get interlocked against each other (objects and irregularities of surface). So they get less friction. Therefore sliding friction is always less than static friction.

Answer 2

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The friction is due to 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.

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