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It is easier to roll a body over a surface than to slide it on the same surface. Due to this _____is greater than rolling friction.

A

Sliding friction

B

Static friction

C

fluid friction

D

kinetic friction

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To solve the question, we need to understand the types of friction involved when a body is rolled versus when it is slid over a surface. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Friction Types**: - There are three main types of friction: static friction, sliding (or kinetic) friction, and rolling friction. - Static friction acts on a body at rest, sliding friction acts on a body in motion that is sliding over a surface, and rolling friction acts on a body that is rolling over a surface. 2. **Comparison of Friction Types**: - When a body is rolled (like a wheel), it experiences rolling friction. - When the same body is slid across the surface, it experiences sliding friction. 3. **Observation of Forces**: - It is commonly observed that rolling a body requires less force compared to sliding it. This is because rolling friction is generally less than sliding friction. - Therefore, we can denote the force required to overcome rolling friction as \( F_{rolling} \) and the force required to overcome sliding friction as \( F_{sliding} \). 4. **Conclusion**: - Since it is easier to roll a body than to slide it, we can conclude that sliding friction is greater than rolling friction. - Therefore, the answer to the question is: **sliding friction** is greater than rolling friction. ### Final Answer: Due to this, **sliding friction** is greater than rolling friction. ---
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