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A wet surface offers less/more friction than a dry surface.

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To answer the question "A wet surface offers less/more friction than a dry surface," we can break down the explanation into a step-by-step solution. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Friction**: - Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. It is influenced by the nature of the surfaces in contact and their irregularities. 2. **Analyzing a Dry Surface**: ...
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