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There is a limit beyong which the polishibng of a surface increases frictional resistance rather than decreasing it why

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Friction is a contact force. Friction is directly proportional to area of contact. In the normal surfaces there are bumps to interlock the surfaces in contact. But the surfaces are polished beyond certain limit. The area of contact will be increased and the molecules come closer to each other. It increases electrostatic force between the molecules. As a result it increases friction.
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