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

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Because the inner side of banana peel being smooth and slippery reduces the friction between the sole of our shoe and the surface of road. Hence, we slip when we step on a banana peel.
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  • Rohit stepped on a banana peel while walking, so he slipped off

    A
    Due to the less amount of sliding friction under his foot.
    B
    Due to the absence of static friction under his foot
    C
    Due to the absence of rolling friction of banana peel.
    D
    Due to the presence of kinetic friction under his foot

  • Rohit stepped on a banana peel while walking, so he slipped off

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    Due to she less amount of sliding friction under his foot.
    B
    Due to the absence of static friction under his foot.
    C
    Due to the absence of rolling friction of banana peel.
    D
    Due to the presence of kinetic friction under his foot.

  • Why is it easy to slip when there is water on the floor?

    A
    The water is a lubricant and reduces the friction between your feet and the floor.
    B
    The friction between your feet and the floor changes from kinetic to static friction.
    C
    The water increases the friction between your feet and the floor.
    D
    The friction between your feet and the floor changes from sliding kinetic friction to rolling kinetic friction.

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