Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction
What is Friction Friction is a force created by rubbing A baseball player rubs against the ground while sliding into plate home
Friction slows things down or makes them stop A player stops moving forward when he rubs against ground the
A toy car creates friction when it rolls across the floor Its wheels rub on the floor The rubbing makes the car slow down and stop Friction is the reason a toy car eventually stops Without friction the car would keep on rolling rolling and
Some surfaces have many bumps and grooves These surfaces are rough They make a lot of friction Carpet makes a lot of friction If you rolled a toy car across this carpet the car would stop quickly
