What Is Friction?

Kids, Natural World, Physics, School Tools, Reference
Cover of the book What Is Friction? by Andrea Sclarow, Britannica Educational Publishing
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Author: Andrea Sclarow ISBN: 9781622755035
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing Publication: July 15, 2014
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing Language: English
Author: Andrea Sclarow
ISBN: 9781622755035
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publication: July 15, 2014
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing
Language: English

We encounter friction in our lives every day—at home, in school, at work, and at play. Readers are introduced to friction, its characteristics, and how it works in the world around us. Through clear explanations, concrete examples, and attention-grabbing photos, the author shows how this physical force operates and how it can work to both our advantage and disadvantage. Readers will be fascinated to learn the role friction plays in nature, in sports, in transportation, and many other domains.

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We encounter friction in our lives every day—at home, in school, at work, and at play. Readers are introduced to friction, its characteristics, and how it works in the world around us. Through clear explanations, concrete examples, and attention-grabbing photos, the author shows how this physical force operates and how it can work to both our advantage and disadvantage. Readers will be fascinated to learn the role friction plays in nature, in sports, in transportation, and many other domains.

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