Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction. - Vidyadip

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Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction.

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Friction comes into play when irregularities present in the surfaces of two objects in contact get interlocked with each other. In sliding, the time given for interlocking is very small. Hence, interlocking is not strong. Therefore, less force is required to overcome this interlocking. Because of this reason, sliding friction is less than static friction.

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