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Why does a man slip when he steps on banana peel thrown on the road ?

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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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LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-FRICTION-EXERCISE
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  5. Explain why : a pencil will write on paper but not on glass.

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  6. Explain why : climbing a greasy pole is very difficult.

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  7. Why does a matchstick light when we strike it on a rough surface ?

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  8. Why is it difficult to light a matchstick by striking it on a smooth s...

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  10. Why do brake pads of bicycles have to be replaced quite often ?

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  11. A pencil earser loses tiny pieces of rubber each time you use it. Why ...

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  12. What happen when you rub your hands vigorously for a few seconds ? Why...

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  13. Explain how, friction enables us to walk without slipping.

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  14. How does a bicycle stop when its brakes are applied ?

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  15. Explain why, the soles of our shoes wear out gradually .

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  16. Why do tyres of cars wear out gradually ?

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  17. State two advantages and two disadvantages of friction.

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  18. Explain why, sportsmen use shoes with spikes.

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  19. How will you reduce friction between those machine parts which rub ag...

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  20. What is meant by lubriication ? Why is it important ?

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