Friction is a very complicated interaction that uses ideas from both the electromagnetic field as well as the chemistry field to fully explain exactly what it is and how it works. From ice skates to moving furniture, you encounter friction everyday. We’re going to use rubber bands, shoes, ramps, and more to experiment with these ideas on our own.
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thanks! -Abby
It depends on the types of surfaces. Graphite is great for lubrication between two metal materials.
Rock climbers use chalk to dry their sweaty hands so they don’t slip, which in turn also increases their friction. Hope this helps!
Hi Aurora I’m Priscila’s daughter Abby,
I watched the video and you said that when you rub two surfaces (like my hands) they would heat up
I was just thinking that for rock climbers they put chalk on their hands to keep them from getting sweaty would that be to reduce lubrication and increase friction?