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Matter in Motion - Friction:A Force that Opposes Motion

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show sand applied to a slick sidewalk  
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show oil added to a car engine  
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show friction  
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Name two factors that determine the amount of friction.   show
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What is an example of an object opposed by kinetic friction?   show
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What is an example of an object opposed by static friction?   show
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Name an activity where friction is helpful.   show
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show car engine parts wearing out  
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What is a way NOT to reduce friction?   show
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When a mover puts furniture on a dolly with wheels, which type of friction is the mover using to make his job easier?   show
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Why does friction occur?   show
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What is a way to reduce friction?   show
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What is friction?   show
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When is friction greater?   show
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show when force is applied, friction increases  
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show static friction  
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When two students help the teacher push a large desk slowly across the classroom floor, what resistance opposes the faster movement of the desk?   show
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When the teacher and students get a dolly to move a large desk, what force of resistance opposes the motion of the desk?   show
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show sand, work gloves, and sticky tape  
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