How does friction stop things?
2007-02-14 23:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
the concept of friction is that is applies a force opposite to the motion of the object and so the force forward and backward cancel slow or stop objects depending on the magnitude of the forces
2007-02-14 23:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by foim7045we 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friction is caused by resistance. The act of rubbing against each other - no matter the substance, will cause a certain amount of heat as well as friction - which causes the motion to decelerate.
2007-02-14 23:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By opposing the driving force.The resultant force is lesser with the presence of friction force.
2007-02-15 00:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by yan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friction is the force that opposes the relative motion or tendency toward such motion of two surfaces in contact.
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction for more information.
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2007-02-14 23:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By turning motion energy into heat.
2007-02-14 23:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by RjM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋