Physics
Friction is reduced by :
- making the surfaces wet
- making the surfaces dry
- making the surfaces rough
- sprinkling sand on the surface.
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making the surfaces wet
Reason — Friction is reduced by making the surfaces wet since when liquid is applied between the surfaces, it fills the fine pores or depressions in the surfaces and thus reduces friction.
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- promotes motion
- opposes motion
- acts in the direction of motion
- is always a nuisance.
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- an oil is sprayed
- the surfaces are made wet
- the surfaces are made dry
- the surfaces are polished