Friction: Stopping and Slowing
An introduction to friction as a force that slows things down or stops them.
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An introduction to friction as a force that slows things down or stops them.
Key Questions
- Explain why a toy car slows down on carpet compared to a smooth floor.
- Compare the amount of friction on different surfaces.
- Predict what would happen if there was no friction at all.
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