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It is easier to roll than to pull a barrel along a road. Explain.

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To understand why it is easier to roll a barrel than to pull it along a road, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step 1: Understanding the Barrel A barrel is a cylindrical object. When we consider the motion of the barrel, we can either roll it or pull it along the ground. ### Step 2: Types of Friction There are two types of friction we need to consider: - **Sliding Friction**: This occurs when an object is pulled along a surface. In this case, the barrel slides against the road. ...
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