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fog37
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Hello everyone,
I recently realized that knots in ropes and shoe laces are possible because of the friction between the rope fibers. I guess if friction was not present the knot would just not work, i.e. a knot would still form but not be tight...
What are some other interesting examples of the action of friction in everyday life/physics? Walking in surely possible only thanks to static friction. What else?
Thanks!
I recently realized that knots in ropes and shoe laces are possible because of the friction between the rope fibers. I guess if friction was not present the knot would just not work, i.e. a knot would still form but not be tight...
What are some other interesting examples of the action of friction in everyday life/physics? Walking in surely possible only thanks to static friction. What else?
Thanks!