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Friction — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceFriction2 Marks
Question
Why does a man slip when he steps on a banana peel thrown on the road?
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Answer

While walking on the road, a man slips if he steps on a banana peel because the banana peel acts a lubricant between the road and the man’s shoe which reduces the friction. Thus, man slips on it.

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