2006-11-30 13:41:57 · 4 answers · asked by button 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Mako, but isn't sliding friction independent of surface area?
2006-11-30 14:02:50 · update #1
Think of common sense and think of a wheel with rolling friction and think of using a giant slab of rock being dragged on the ground. Which is easier to move from point A to point B. Yes, the wheel has a certain surface area which is quite minimal hence you need traction with wheels if you are going fast.
2006-11-30 13:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mako 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wager may be that with rolling friction it has geared up up greater momentum and is far less in all probability to be be affected. With sliding friction in spite of the undeniable fact that it has no longer geared up up any momentum.
2016-12-10 19:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because sliding friction creates more friction than rolling.
2006-11-30 13:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mike B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frictions deals with surface in contact. Less surface, less friction.
2006-11-30 13:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋