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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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