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Friction — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceFriction2 Marks
Question
Why does a fast car slow down if its engine is switched off?
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Answer

When the engine of a car is switched off, then there is no energy available for the engine to oppose the frictional forces. Thus, the engine slows down and eventually comes to rest.

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