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It is difficult to open an inkpot with greasy or oily hands. Explain.

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It is difficult to open an inkpot with greasy or oily hands because the friction between our fingers and the inkpot lid becomes very low. Friction is necessary to get a good grip and apply the force needed to turn and open the lid. When our hands are oily, the surfaces become slippery, reducing friction significantly. As a result, we cannot hold the lid firmly or apply enough force effectively, which makes it hard to open the inkpot.

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