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Why does an object of greater mass experience more friction than an object of lesser mass?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Friction**: Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces come into contact with each other. The amount of friction depends on the nature of the surfaces and the force pressing them together. 2. **Role of Mass**: The mass of an object affects the weight of that object. Weight is the force exerted by gravity on the mass of the object and is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Weight} = \text{mass} \times \text{gravity} (W = mg) \] ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-FRICTION-Classroom Corner (Long Answer Type Questions)
  1. Explain why two surfaces in contact with each other experience frictio...

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  2. Explain the difference between static friction and sliding friction wi...

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  3. Why does an object of greater mass experience more friction than an ob...

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  4. Look at the pictures given below. Name and define the type of friction...

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  5. Why is static friction greater than sliding friction?

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  6. State any three advantages and disadvantages of friction.

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  7. Describe any three ways in which friction between surfaces can be redu...

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  8. The magnitude of frictional force can never be greater than the magnit...

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  9. Explain how the wheel was a significant historical invention, in terms...

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  10. Compare which of the two drivers, in each case given below, would have...

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  11. Compare which of the two drivers, in each case given below, would have...

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  12. Compare which of the two drivers, in each case given below, would have...

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  13. Case 1: If you take a ball and push it so that it rolls across a smoot...

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  14. Case 1: If you take a ball and push it so that it rolls across a smoot...

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  15. Give examples to show that friction is both a friend and a foe.

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  16. Case 1: If you take a spring balance and a brick. Tie the spring balan...

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  17. Case 1: If you take a spring balance and a brick. Tie the spring balan...

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  18. Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.

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  19. Why does friction occur? Justify your answer.

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  20. Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.

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