Fill in the blanks given below with `lt, gt` or = signs to show the relationship between different types of friction forces.
Static friction _______sliding friction ______Rolling friction

Explanation

To fill in the blanks with the correct signs representing the relationship between different types of friction forces, we analyze the characteristics of each type of friction:

1. **Static Friction**: This is the friction that acts on an object that is not moving. It has the highest value because it needs to overcome the initial resistance to motion.

2. **Sliding Friction**: This occurs when two surfaces slide against each other. It is generally less than static friction because, once the object is in motion, the interlocking of surfaces is less than when they are stationary.

3. **Rolling Friction**: This is the friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface. It is the least among the three types of friction because rolling reduces the area of contact and the interlocking of surfaces is minimal.

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